Paleo Braised Chicken Legs

Succulent and bursting with robust flavors, Paleo Braised Chicken Legs is a hearty, one-pot meal that's perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. This recipe features tender, golden-browned chicken legs gently braised with a medley of wholesome vegetables—onions, carrots, and celery—in a savory broth infused with garlic, thyme, and tomato paste. A touch of oven magic allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating fork-tender chicken with rich, aromatic undertones. Paleo-friendly and gluten-free, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed greens or cauliflower rice for a nutritious, satisfying meal. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow, flavorful cook in the oven, this recipe is your ticket to effortless comfort food done right.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole chicken legs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 whole garlic cloves
• 3 medium carrots
• 2 large celery stalks
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large, heavy-bottomed oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot, skin side down, and brown each side for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.

Step 4

Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and cut the carrots and celery into large chunks.

Step 5

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent and vegetables begin to soften.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pot, scraping any brown bits from the bottom.

Step 8

Add the bay leaves and thyme to the pot.

Step 9

Return the chicken legs to the pot, nestling them into the vegetables and broth.

Step 10

Cover the pot with its lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 11

Braise the chicken in the oven for about 60-75 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 12

Remove the pot from the oven. Discard the bay leaves.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 14

Serve hot with your choice of paleo-friendly sides, like steamed green vegetables or cauliflower rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1664.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1350.4

Total Fat 81.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 453.5mg	0%
Sodium 4161.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 98.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 310.0mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2994.3mg	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: 54.5%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 16.5%