Chicken Legs with Tomato and Basil Sauce
ekilu Team
ingredients
6
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30'
2 servings
Fresh ingredients
chicken leg
4 units
basil
8 leaves
garlic
1 clove
Pantry ingredients
tomato sauce
1 cup
olive oil
3 tbsp
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.
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