Creamy Chicken Legs with Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the flour, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and coat them with the flour mixture.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add the chicken legs to the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

6. 6

   Once browned, remove the chicken legs from the skillet and set them aside.

7. 7

   In the same skillet, add the milk and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

8. 8

   Return the chicken legs to the skillet, cover, and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

10. 10

    Remove the skillet from the oven and stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.

11. 11

    Serve the creamy chicken legs hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.