Chicken Legs with Ricotta and Bacon Stuffing Recipe

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Chicken Legs with Ricotta and Bacon Stuffing
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Directions:

  1. TO MAKE THE STUFFING: Remove the rind from the bacon and chop finely.
  2. Fry in a dry pan until crisp.
  3. Remove cooked bacon and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, heat the oil and cook the onion and garlic until soft.
  5. Put the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, chives, tarragon, bacon, onion, garlic and nutmeg in a large bowl.
  6. Mix together, lightly, to combine ingredients.
  7. PREHEAT OVEN TO MODERATE- 350 degrees F (180C/Gas mark 4).
  8. Using your fingers, ease the skin away from the thigh and leg of the chicken, being careful not to pierce the skin.
  9. Gently push the stuffing mixture evenly under the skin.
  10. Draw the skin back over the stuffing.
  11. Place the chicken in a lightly oiled, shallow roasting pan.
  12. Brush chicken with the melted butter.
  13. Roast for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
  14. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 523.69 Kcal (2193 kJ)
Calories from fat 226.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.14g 39%
Cholesterol 300.41mg 100%
Sodium 461.38mg 19%
Potassium 755.75mg 16%
Total Carbs 10.19g 3%
Sugars 1.33g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 3%
Protein 58.51g 117%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 156.6mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.27 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.59g 39%
Cholesterol 78.74mg 100%
Sodium 120.94mg 19%
Potassium 198.1mg 16%
Total Carbs 2.67g 3%
Sugars 0.35g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 3%
Protein 15.34g 117%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 20%
Calcium 41.1mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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