Herbed Roast Chicken Legs Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 chicken legs
1 tbsp mascarpone or 1 tbsp cream cheese
1 tbsp sour cream
2 tbsp soft butter
1 -2 tbsp mixed fresh herbs, very finely chopped ( thyme , parsley , tarragon)
1 small lemon , zest of (grated)
salt and pepper
1 -2 tsp olive oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Beat together the mascarpone, sour cream, butter, herbs, lemon rind, salt and pepper.
With your finfers gently loosen the chicken skin to create a pocket, try also to loosen the skin of the drumstick. Using a small spoon or your fingers push a 1/4 of the herb mixture into the pocket, even it out and fold the skin back in place.
Repeat with the other legs.
Drizzle a few drops of olive oil over the chicken, massage it in allover the flesh with your hands, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place in a roasting tin, roast on 350F for 35-45 minutes.
Baste once or twice during cooking.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	388.72 Kcal (1627 kJ)
Calories from fat	141.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.73g	24%
Cholesterol	245.57mg	82%
Sodium	283.11mg	12%
Potassium	665.49mg	14%
Total Carbs	5.84g	2%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	2%
Protein	51.06g	102%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	39.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.21 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.23g	24%
Cholesterol	81.63mg	82%
Sodium	94.11mg	12%
Potassium	221.21mg	14%
Total Carbs	1.94g	2%
Sugars	0.14g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	2%
Protein	16.97g	102%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	13%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	13.2mg	4%

* 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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savory
bitter
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