Leg

Poultry

Leg

Chicken leg means thigh plus drumstick as a unit—dark meat, classic for roasting and braising. More taste than breast, more structure than boneless chunks. Skin-on legs baste themselves in the oven. Roast, braise, or grill until fully tender at the joint. Confits beautifully in fat. Ideal for diners who find breast dull. Leftover leg meat elevates soups and fried rice. Salt ahead when possible for deeper seasoning.

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Preparations

Bone InBonelessBraisedButterfliedRoasted

Traits

Bone In OptionFlavourfulLarge JointRoast Or BraiseVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 190

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 9.87 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.14 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.86 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.09 g
  • Cholesterol 93.4 mg
  • Sodium 67.4 mg
  • Salt 0.16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.49 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.4 g
  • Water 62.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Leg of Chicken: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

French confit and roast traditions prized legs over breast for moisture.

Global home cooking defaulted to legs for stews and curry bases.

Rotisserie and grill menus always kept legs for dark-meat demand.

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