BAKED CHICKEN LEGS, MEXICAN STYLE

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From the Sunset Potluck Cookbook. I love baked chicken recipes! And I especially like to collect recipes which call for those leg and thigh pieces, because those are always cheaper than most cuts of chicken. The recipe recommends serving with guacamole or a squeeze of lime juice.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1/3 cup green chili salsa or 1/3 cup taco sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
3 -3 1/2 lbs whole chicken legs-thighs, attached (6-8)
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat eggs, salsa, and salt until blended.
  • In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt and oregano.
  • Dip chicken into egg mixture and roll in crumb mixture.
  • Repeat both steps 1 more time.
  • In a shallow rimmed baking pan, melt butter as oven preheats to 400.
  • Remove pan from oven.
  • Add chicken, turn to coat with butter and arrange skin side up.
  • Bake, uncovered, until meat near thighbone is no longer pink when slashed (40-45 minutes). Transfer chicken to a warm platter.
  • Insulate to transport hot.

Issaka Alexander
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken that I didn't know what to do with, so I made this dish and it was delicious.


Golu Yt
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.


Belayat Hossain
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I didn't know what to do with, so I made this dish and it was delicious.


Salman Blog
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was flavorful and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


tiarnah lewin
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and the sauce, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Raju Rana
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken legs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Md mosabbir
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some grilled chicken that I didn't know what to do with, so I made this dish and it was delicious.


meer ahmad bhangar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it comes together in no time.


kasegn Nega
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Kheir Abdul-Azizi
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out great. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful.


Brian Cook
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the chicken and the sauce, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Baublysm
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The chicken was flavorful and the sauce was tangy and flavorful.


Asad Jomy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some roasted chicken that I didn't know what to do with, so I made this dish and it was delicious.


susilathapa magar
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Cobra Hd
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken he's ever had.


Kellyanne Teddybear
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken legs, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Chelak Gatbel
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken always comes out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kwaku Yeboah
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a hit with my family.