I spent more than a few years struggling to make ends meet and still pride myself in many of the efforts I took in doing so. Always on the lookout for a bargain, I ate many a turkey leg and chicken pot pie that were offered at a good price. Money isn't the issue it was then, but old habits die hard and when I see chicken leg quarters on sale for 49 cents a pound, I like to think I am still up to the challenge and I want to try something new. Here you have my latest effort.
I give you the chicken leg quarter:
Trimmed of excess skin, fat and back bone:
Boned out almost complete (this is a task that improves with practice):
All that is left is to pan fry the cutlet in a little butter, salt, pepper and garlic. When it is just about done, a splash or two of cream sherry to form a pan sauce and you have an entry fit for a dinner party.
HC