Chili and Honey Chicken Legs |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The chili powder used here can be found in most supermarkets and is made from a blend of spices it is much milder than pure chile powder from New Mexico, which is very hot. These chicken legs pair nicely with the succotash. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons chili powder (not pure chile powder) |
1 tablespoon mild honey |
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon black pepper |
4 whole chicken legs (2 lb), thighs and drumsticks separated |
Directions:
1. Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Line bottom of a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan with foil and set an oiled large metal rack in pan.
2. Stir together chili powder, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add chicken and turn to coat completely.
3. Transfer chicken to rack, arranging in 1 layer, then bake, turning over once, until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.
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