Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 lbs chicken legs or any chicken pieces you like
- salt & pepper
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 bunch leeks sliced thin and cleaned thoroughly
- 2 tbl flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup half & half
- 2 tbl chopped parsley
- lemon wedges
Instructions
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preheat oven to 425 degrees
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cook bacon in a cast iron skillet
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season chicken with salt and pepper
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when bacon starts to crisp, push it to the side and add the chicken
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brown chicken on both sides, about 4 minutes per side, remove chicken to a plate
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add garlic and leeks and saute 1 minute
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place chicken on top of leeks and cook in oven for 25 minutes
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remove the chicken to a platter
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place the skillet on the stovetop
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add the flour and stir for 1 minute
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add the chicken broth and half and half and cook stirring for 2 minutes, season with salt & pepper
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bring to boil and reduce for 2-3 minutes
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remove from heat and stir in the parsley
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pour the sauce over the chicken
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serve with a squeeze of lemon
