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+### Fusion Braised Chicken Legs
+
+#### Ingredients:
+- **8-9 chicken legs**
+- **Salt and black pepper**, to taste
+- **2 tablespoons butter**
+- **2 tablespoons olive oil**
+- **1 onion**, chopped
+- **2-3 cloves garlic**, minced
+- **4 tablespoons soy sauce**
+- **1 tablespoon honey**
+- **1 teaspoon paprika**
+- **1/2 teaspoon curry powder**
+- **1/4 teaspoon cocoa powder**
+- **1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice**
+- **250 ml (about 8.5 fl oz) chicken broth or water**
+- **Fresh herbs** (cilantro or parsley), chopped, for garnish
+
+#### Preparation:
+1. **Marinate the Chicken:**
+   - In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, paprika, curry powder, and minced garlic. Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper, then immerse them in the marinade. For best results, refrigerate for 1 hour, or ideally overnight, to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
+
+#### Cooking Process:
+2. **Brown the Chicken:**
+   - Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and sear until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
+
+3. **Sauté Vegetables:**
+   - In the same skillet, add onion and extra garlic. Cook over low heat until the onion is translucent. This step builds a flavor base by softening the vegetables and integrating the fond (browned bits) from the chicken.
+
+4. **Deglaze the Pan:**
+   - Add a splash of chicken broth to the skillet and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to lift the caramelized bits, enriching the sauce with complex flavors.
+
+5. **Compose the Sauce:**
+   - Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet along with the rest of the chicken broth, cocoa powder, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well and bring to a simmer. The cocoa adds a subtle depth, while the vinegar balances the richness of the sauce.
+
+6. **Braise the Chicken:**
+   - Return the chicken legs to the skillet. Cover and let simmer for about 30 minutes, turning once halfway through to ensure even cooking and flavor absorption.
+
+7. **Finish with Herbs:**
+   - Just before serving, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley to introduce a burst of freshness and color.
+
+### To Serve:
+Present the chicken legs alongside steamed rice or mashed potatoes, allowing the sauce to mingle with the sides for added flavor enhancement.