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Chicken Legs Amandine Recipe

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Atkins Chicken Legs Amandine
1.8g
Net Carbs
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Style:French
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Phase: Phase 2
Difficulty: Moderate
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45.6g

Protein

38.6g

Fat

0.8g

Fiber

567.9kcal

Calories

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp Canola Vegetable Oil
  • 24 oz Chicken Leg, bone-in, with skin
  • 1/4 cup, sliced Almonds
  • 4 fl oz Sauvignon Blanc Wine
  • 1/4 cup Tap Water
  • 1 1/2 tsp Garlic
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Stick
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oven to warm setting. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle chicken legs with salt and pepper. Brown chicken 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 30 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a platter and place in oven.
  2. Add almonds to skillet; cook 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Pour off fat from skillet. Add wine, water and minced garlic to skillet. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced by half. Remove from heat and stir in almonds, butter, parsley and lemon juice. Spoon sauce over chicken.

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