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Chicken Legs with Tomato and Basil Sauce
ingredients
6
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
![chicken leg](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/muslo_de_pollo/muslo_de_pollo_1687941228.jpg)
chicken leg
4 units
![basil](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/albahaca/albahaca_1687941303.jpg)
basil
8 leaves
![garlic](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/ajo/ajo_1687941004.jpg)
garlic
1 clove
Pantry ingredients
![tomato sauce](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/tomate_frito/tomate_frito_1687941464.jpg)
tomato sauce
1 cup
![olive oil](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/aceite_de_oliva/aceite_de_oliva_1687941122.jpg)
olive oil
3 tbsp
![salt](https://d36fw6y2wq3bat.cloudfront.net/ingredients/sal/sal_1687941363.jpg)
salt
1 pinch
Instructions
1
Put the oil into a skillet and heat. Then add the minced garlic and infuse the oil with its flavor.
2
Add the chicken legs to the skillet with pinch of salt, and cook over low heat for 8 minutes, turning from time to time to brown evenly.
3
Mince 5 basil leaves.
4
Pour the tomato sauce with the minced basil into the skillet. Cook the chicken legs with the tomato sauce over low heat, covered with a lid, for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat, garnish with a couple of basil leaves, and serve.
Tips & Tricks
Making your own tomato sauce is very satisfying. All you need to do is follow these simple steps. Mince 1 garlic clove and dice three tomatoes. Heat some olive oil in a skillet and add the garlic. Fry for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, and then add the tomatoes. Cook for 25 minutes, covered with a lid on to prevent splashes. Next, use a fork to crush the tomato, and add several minced basil or oregano leaves. Stir. Season with a little salt and sugar. Adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.