Seared Chicken Leg with Mushroom Risotto

Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Add ghee to a large skillet and place over medium-high heat.
  2. 2Place the chicken leg skin-side down in the hot skillet.
  3. 3Season generously with salt.
  4. 4Cover the chicken with a smaller pan to press it down and ensure even browning.
  5. 5Sear the chicken for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. 6Flip the chicken leg, season with salt, and add butter, thyme, and garlic to the pan.
  7. 7Baste the chicken with the melted butter and aromatics.
  8. 8Transfer the chicken leg to a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  9. 9Place the chicken in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
  10. 10In the same skillet, sauté minced shallots and garlic until fragrant.
  11. 11Add white beech mushrooms and sauté until softened.
  12. 12Add Arborio rice to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  13. 13Deglaze the pan with white wine, stirring until absorbed.
  14. 14In a separate large pot, heat olive oil and sauté sliced cremini mushrooms until browned.
  15. 15Season the mushrooms with salt and sauté until deeply caramelized.
  16. 16Add shallots, garlic, and thyme sprigs to the mushroom pot and sauté until aromatic.
  17. 17Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
  18. 18Begin adding the hot mushroom broth to the risotto, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly until each addition is absorbed before adding more.
  19. 19Continue adding broth and stirring until the rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
  20. 20Season the risotto with salt.
  21. 21Stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  22. 22Season the risotto with black pepper.
  23. 23Spoon a generous portion of mushroom risotto onto a plate.
  24. 24Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
  25. 25Carefully place the cooked chicken leg on top of the risotto.
  26. 26Spoon some of the pan juices from the chicken over the chicken leg.
  27. 27Sprinkle with freshly chopped chives.
  28. 28Serve immediately and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 Chicken leg
  • pinch Salt
  • 1 stick Butter
  • 2 Thyme sprigs
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Shallots
  • 1 package White beech mushrooms
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 0.5 cup White wine
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 pound Cremini mushrooms
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • pinch Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Chives

Equipment

Large skilletSmall panBaking sheet with wire rackOvenLarge potLadlePlates
Seared Chicken Leg with Mushroom Risotto | Clip Recipe