Apricot Chicken Legs (take on chicken l'orange)

May 18, 2013

Julia Child made Chicken L'Orange popular back in her day. Well Julia Child, I am not. But I'll tell you this, I took her basic recipe and made a few changes of my own and this is delicious. Even if you are not a fan of chicken legs you could easily substitue a different cut of chicken. Super easy and super delicious. Pairs well with green beans and rice.

8 shallots, peeled and halved (large ones should be quartered)
2 T olive oil
6 chicken drumstricks or legs or thighs
1/2 C apricot marmalade (or orange)
1 T white wine vinegar
1 T herbs de provence
1/4 tsp each kosher salt and fresh black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 425. In a bowl toss shallots with 1 T oil and 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. 2. In a seperate bowl whisk together the mamalade, vinegar, herbs, remaining oil, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. ...
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Nutritions

Calories
361

Sodium
276mg
11% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
1g
2% DV

Carbs
75g
25% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV