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Chicken Leg Confit for Dinner Recipes

Tender chicken legs slow-cooked to perfection in flavorful fat for the ultimate dinner delight.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keywords: chicken dinner, comfort food, dinner recipes, easy recipes, family meals, quick dinner recipes, recipes for dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups duck fat or olive oil (for confit)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper, then place in a dish or zip-top bag with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours or overnight to marinate.
  4. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
  5. Wipe off excess salt and herbs. Place chicken legs in an oven-safe dish and cover completely with duck fat or oil.
  6. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat is fork-tender.
  7. Remove chicken from fat and crisp skin in a hot skillet before serving, if desired.

Notes

You can save and reuse the duck fat for future batches. Store cooked confit in fat for up to one week in the refrigerator.