Chicken Confit
Chicken Confit is a classic French dish, originating from the Gascony region, where chicken legs are slowly cooked and preserved in their own rendered fat. The process typically involves salting the chicken with herbs like thyme and garlic before the long, gentle poach, resulting in incredibly tender meat with a rich, savory flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, making it a keto-friendly option. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins and minerals like iron, with a calorie count roughly between 400-600 calories depending on the portion size and how much fat is consumed.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 680 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 58 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
Per 1 leg and thigh (about 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Historically, confit was a preservation method, allowing meat to be stored for months in the cool fat. Nutritionally, the slow-cooking in fat makes the protein very digestible and helps retain moisture, creating a unique texture that's both crispy on the outside and succulent within.
