Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Legs Recipe

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Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Legs
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  2. Combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes)cayenne, salt and pepper in a shallow sided dish.
  3. Brush the chicken all over wth the mustard.
  4. Place the chicken in the crust mixture and pat the mixture onto the chicken to coat it on all sides.
  5. Set on a baking sheet skin side down and bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Turn the pieces over and bake for 15 minutes more.
  7. Drizzle the top of the chicken with honey and bake for 10-15 more, or until cooked through.
  8. *For a calorie reduced version of this dish, remove the skin from the chicken before coating.
  9. ** I made this tonight using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, it was really tasty - just decrease the cooking time.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 331.8 Kcal (1389 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.53g 13%
Cholesterol 160.77mg 54%
Sodium 386.93mg 16%
Potassium 488.52mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.95g 8%
Sugars 8.06g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.79g 7%
Protein 35.93g 72%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 37.2mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136 Kcal (569 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g 13%
Cholesterol 65.89mg 54%
Sodium 158.59mg 16%
Potassium 200.23mg 10%
Total Carbs 10.23g 8%
Sugars 3.3g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 7%
Protein 14.73g 72%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 16%
Calcium 15.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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