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Servings 6
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 190

  • 12 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 (5-ounce) bottle hot red pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups blue cheese salad dressing

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Spicy Hot Chicken Legs are the perfect cheap and easy meal to warm up your taste buds any time of the year, just be...

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The problem with grilling whole chicken legs is that by the time the thick joint cooks through, the edges are dried...

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
  • 2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 (10-ounce) chicken leg quarters, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
3.9/5 (58 Votes)

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Quick and easy to make maple Dijon chicken legs

  • 8 chicken legs (fatty parts of skin removed), or 4 to 6 thighs if preferred
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoons garlic salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons McCormicks Barbecue Seasoning
4.4/5 (17 Votes)

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Dr. Pepper Drumsticks combine the sweet flavors of everyone's favorite soda with fragrant bourbon, barbecue seasoni...

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup Dr. Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 4 teaspoons barbecue seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, optional
  • 12 chicken drumsticks
4/5 (4 Votes)

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Chilaquiles is a baked Mexican dish that's often made with leftover shredded chicken, tortilla strips and cheese

  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained well
  • 1 cup canned hominy, drained
  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
  • 6 cups lightly crushed thick corn tortilla chips (6 ounces)
  • 4 whole chicken legs (about 12 ounces each)
  • Chopped cilantro and sour cream, for serving
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

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Easy and delicious chicken legs with an Asian flair

  • 18 to 20 chicken legs
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
4.5/5 (58 Votes)

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Options: Drink the bourbon and order delivery or

  • 1 pound chicken leg or thigh meat, cut in bite size chunks
  • 4 ounces soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1/2 cup Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
  • 2 tablespoons white wine
4.6/5 (33 Votes)

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From: Bon Appetit (May 1984)

  • Curry Mixture
  • 4 bay leaves, coarsely crumbled
  • 2 tbsp cumin seed
  • 2 tbsp coriander seed
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp fennel seed
  • 1 tsp ground tumeric
  • 1/2 tsp whole allspice
  • 1 3-to-3 1/2-lb chicken pieces (2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 half breasts)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3/4 cup (or more) chicken stock, preferably homemade
  • 2 med-size red bell peppers, cut into matchstick julienne
  • 2 med tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 med onion, halved and very thinly sliced
  • 3 med-size green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp chutney
  • Freshly cooked white or brown rice
  • Toasted slivered almonds
  • Currants
4.7/5 (11 Votes)

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Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade and place the chicken legs and thighs in the marinade

  • Marinade:
  • 6 chicken thighs and legs
  • 1 onion sliced thin
  • 4 cloves of garlic – chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley - chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons of lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
4.5/5 (36 Votes)

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1. Combine the coconut oil, onion and ginger in a skillet over medium heat and cook for 3 minutes

  • 2 lbs chicken legs
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons of diced red onion
  • 1 stalk of green onion chopped.
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
4.5/5 (19 Votes)

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Oven Fried Chicken Legs and Thighs is the lightened up recipe that you've been looking for

  • FOR COATING:
  • 8 chicken legs
  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 2 cups milk
  • olive oil for drizzling
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups instant potato flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
4.5/5 (21 Votes)

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Smoked chicken lollies are named due to the built-in handle on chicken legs

  • 12-14 chicken legs/drums
  • Cajun Seasoning Dry Rub
  • Stella Artois Seasoning Sauce
  • Cherry juice for the glaze
  • Foiled Cut Squares
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

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1. In a bowl mix orange juice with seasonings (except flour and cornstarch)

  • Seasonings:
  • Serves 4
  • 8 pieces of chicken (legs & thigh)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon wine
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon curry powder
  • 3 tablespoon flour
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch
4.5/5 (15 Votes)

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Chicken, peanuts and sweet potatoes simmer together to make this spicy African soup

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 to 3 pounds chicken legs, thighs and/or wings
  • 1 large yellow or white onion, sliced
  • 3 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves, chopped coarsely
  • 2 to 3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 quart chicken stock
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3.8/5 (6 Votes)

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A savory tastebud tickler

  • 2 chicken leg-thigh quarters
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks of celery, sliced
  • 1 large onion, large dice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 T Herbes de Provence in cheesecloth
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

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