Crispy Chicken With Brussels Sprouts

Not keen on Brussels sprouts? It all depends how they are cooked!

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken legs
• 10 Brussels sprouts, cut in half and then half again
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons pastured ghee or olive oil
• ¼ cup vegetable stock or water
• Sea salt or Herbamare, to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
2. Wash the chicken legs and pat them dry. Season them well with salt or Herbamare. Heat one tablespoon of ghee in a frying pan and add the chicken legs. Cook them until they are browned and crispy on both sides.
3. Remove the chicken legs from the pan.
4. Add another tablespoon of ghee to the pan and then add the chopped Brussels sprouts. Cook them for approximately 3 minutes.
5. Place all ingredients into an oven proof dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until chicken is well cooked.
6. Serve with a salad.