Baked Chicken Legs with Cream of Mushroom
- Dredge & Brown Chicken: In a small bowl, combine the flour, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. On a large plate, dredge the chicken legs in this seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken legs skin-side down and brown for about 4 minutes, or until the skin is a nice golden color. Flip the chicken and brown the other side for about 3 minutes. Remove the browned chicken legs and set them aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms & Garlic: To the same skillet (discarding any burnt bits if necessary), add the mushrooms and minced garlic. Add an extra tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Sauté on medium heat for about 2 minutes, until the mushrooms have softened.
- Simmer Chicken: Add the chicken stock to the skillet, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in ¼ teaspoon of salt. Place the chicken legs back into the skillet. Bring the chicken stock to a boil, cover the skillet, and reduce the heat to a low-medium simmer. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through and the juices run clear.
