Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Chicken leg quarters - Tender and juicy chicken leg quarters stewed in a delicious sauté of olive oil, onion and carrot.
Carrot - Carrot cut into slices. Adds color and flavor to the recipe.
White wine - To cook the chicken. Adds a very pleasant flavor to the recipe.
Olive oil and sliced onion - To sauté and flavor.
Garlic, nutmeg, pepper, lemon juice, sliced garlic and salt - For the marinade (marinate for about 1 hour).
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE EASY STEWED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
Step 1: Season the chicken with lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, pepper and sliced garlic. Let marinate for 1 hour.
Step 2: In a saucepan, add the sliced onion, carrot cut into slices and the olive oil. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add the chicken, marinade, white wine and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.
Step 4: Turn off the heat and serve the chicken leg quarters with oven roasted potatoes, green peas rice or mashed potatoes.
RECIPE TIPS
1. If you have leftovers, store the chicken in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms).
2. To make chicken leg quarters more juicy and tender, cook the chicken over low heat.
3. If you like fresh herbs, season the chicken with chopped parsley, chopped rosemary or chopped coriander.
Suggestion: Turn off the heat, season with aromatic herbs and let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes to give it time to absorb the flavors.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long should I marinate the chicken?
Our suggestion is to marinate for about 1-2 hours, but If you are short on time, you can reduce the marinating time to 15-30 minutes or skip this step. Skipping the marination step might speed up the process, but the chicken will lose a little more flavor and tenderness.
Remember that while marinating enhances flavor and tenderness, it's important not to over-marinate, especially with acidic marinades such as lemon or orange.
Can I make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken breasts?
Yes, you can! Keep in mind that the cooking time may change slightly.
2 chicken leg quarters (about 600 grams (1 1/3 pounds))
1 medium carrot
150 ml (2/3 cup) white wine
100 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil
2 medium onions
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Juice of two lemons
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Season the chicken with lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, pepper and sliced garlic. Let marinate for 1 hour.
In a saucepan, add the sliced onion, carrot cut into slices and the olive oil. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden, stirring occasionally.
Add the chicken, marinade, white wine and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.
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