Low Fat Braised Chicken Legs

Delightfully comforting and wonderfully healthy, this Low Fat Braised Chicken Legs recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a hearty, flavor-packed meal without the extra calories. Featuring golden-seared chicken legs slow-cooked to tender perfection in a rich medley of fresh vegetables, white wine, and low-sodium chicken broth, this dish is elevated with aromatic thyme, bay leaf, and a zesty lemon finish. With just a tablespoon of olive oil, it delivers all the savory depth of traditional braising but in a lighter, low-fat format. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a one-pot meal ideal for family dinners or meal prepping. Serve it with your favorite grain or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the luscious broth!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces chicken legs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large, sliced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 large, sliced carrots
• 2 sliced celery stalks
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Add the chicken legs to the pot and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pot, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 6

Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Return the chicken legs to the pot. Add the low-sodium chicken broth, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs.

Step 9

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 45 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove the pot from the oven. Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.

Step 11

Sprinkle the lemon zest over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2554.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1878.6

Total Fat 95.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 680.2mg	0%
Sodium 3719.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 139.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 449.6mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 3895.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.7%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 16.5%