Roasted chicken legs with jalapeño and tomato is a tantalizing dish that combines the flavorful tang of jalapeño with the juicy sweetness of tomatoes to create a memorable culinary experience. The roasted chicken legs are tender and succulent, infused with vibrant flavors and tantalizing aromas. This recipe is a perfect blend of spicy and savory, with a touch of smokiness from the roasted vegetables. It's a satisfying meal that will surely impress your family and friends.
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SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN LEGS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheets with foil.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the lemon juice, salt, black pepper, cayenne and garlic, and stir. Set aside.
- Rinse and pat the chicken legs dry. With metal tongs, dip them one by one into the butter mixture and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Once all of the chicken legs are coated and on the baking sheet, take a pastry brush and give them one last coating of the butter mixture.
- Place them into the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, basting a couple of times during roasting. If they need a bit more color, turn on the broiler for a couple minutes and watch them closely.
- Remove them when they are nice and golden brown and fully cooked.
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEGS DRUMSTICKS RECIPE
This 10-minute-prep easy oven roasted chicken drumsticks recipe will make SUPER crispy baked chicken legs that turn out perfectly every time! It's the only guide for how to bake chicken legs you'll ever need.
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place an oven safe rack on top. (I use this set, which includes the baking sheet and rack that fits perfectly.)
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels, which will help them get crispy. Arrange the chicken legs on the rack.
- Brush the chicken drumsticks with melted butter. Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken legs in the oven for 25 minutes. Flip and bake for another 10-20 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 kcal, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 262 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
ROASTED CHICKEN LEGS WITH JALAPEñO AND TOMATO
Categories Chicken Tomato Roast Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Jalapeño Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a bowl stir together oil and lime juice. Add chicken legs and toss to coat. Arrange chicken legs, skin sides up, in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
- To oil mixture remaining in bowl add tomatoes, chilies, onion, garlic, and salt to taste and toss well. Spread vegetable mixture around chicken legs in one layer and roast in upper third of oven 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm, covered with foil. To vegetables in pan add broth and boil over moderately high heat, scraping up browned bits, until sauce thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve chicken with sauce and vegetables.
JALAPENO ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BABY BROCCOLINI
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 1h42m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Jalapeno paste:
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the oregano, shallot, garlic, butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the jalapeno, salt and pepper and process to form a coarse paste.
- Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and then put it, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan. Using your fingers, loosen the skin from the chicken breast, legs, and thighs without detaching it. Spread half of the jalapeno paste under the skin. Put the rosemary and the shallots in the cavity of the chicken. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen twine. Spread the remaining jalapeno paste all over the exterior of the chicken. Pour the chicken broth and wine into the roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hour, basting with the pan juices every 20 minutes, adding more broth to the pan if it begins to dry out.
- Remove the roasting pan from the oven. Arrange the baby broccoli snugly around the chicken on the rack. Drizzle the olive oil over the florets and season them with salt and pepper, to taste. Roast the chicken with the baby broccoli, basting occasionally with the pan juices, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the innermost part of the chicken thigh, without touching the bone, registers 160 degrees F, about 30 minutes. Remove the roast chicken from the oven, tent it in foil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Arrange the chicken on a platter, and surround it with the broccoli. Serve.
ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH JALAPENO AND TOMATOES
This is fabulous if you have the flair for spicy, if not you can cut back on the jalapeno, But I usually throw in a habanero.
Provided by spicy and lovin it
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preaheat oven 450.
- Arrange chicken skin side up in roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl add oil,tomatoes, chilies, onion , garlic, salt to taste and toss well. Spread around chicken and roast in oven, 30 to 45 minutes, depending on which chicken parts you used.
- Transfer chicken to platter and keep warm, tented with foil. To the vegetables in pan add broth and boil, over moderate heat, scraping up the browned bits until it has thickened. Add lime juice. Serve chicken with sauce and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 185.6, Sodium 207.3, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.6, Protein 63.2
JALAPENO ROAST CHICKEN
This is a very tasty recipe we found in the recent People Magazine, in their Cinco De Mayo recipes. My wife and I loved it, pairing it with http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/red-potato-and-green-bean-saute-365051. On a side note, we've all but quit using salt in our cooking. The original recipe actually called for 1 tsp salt in step number 2, but we left it out.
Provided by Shaggy Red Chef
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Combine oregano, shallot, garlic, butter, olive oil, the jalapeno and pepper in a food processor and mix until until it's a paste.
- Pat the chicken dry and place breast-side up on a rack in a large roasting pan.
- Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken breast, legs and thighs without detaching it (I had to use a small knife at some points, but do so carefully so you don't accidentally pierce the skin.
- Spread about 1/2 of the jalapeno paste under the skin.
- Tie the legs together and spread the rest of the paste on the outside of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth and wine into the roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for 1 hours 30 minutes (or until fully cooked), while basting with pan juices every 15-20 minutes. If the juices start to run out, add more chicken broth and wine to the pan.
- ***Optional*** After the chicken was finished, we poured a little of the juices from the pan on the chicken after it was cut and plated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1107.4, Fat 83.9, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 309.4, Sodium 565, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 71.6
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken legs: Look for plump, meaty chicken legs with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid chicken legs that are bruised or have any signs of freezer burn.
- Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade helps to infuse the chicken legs with flavor and keep them moist during cooking. Be sure to use a marinade that contains acidic ingredients, such as citrus juice or vinegar, to help tenderize the chicken.
- Roast the chicken legs at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy interior. Roasting the chicken legs at a lower temperature will result in dry, tough meat.
- Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Make sure there is enough space between the chicken legs so that they can cook evenly. Overcrowding the baking sheet will prevent the chicken legs from getting crispy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness: The chicken legs are done cooking when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken leg to get an accurate reading.
Conclusion:
Roasted chicken legs with jalapeño and tomato is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of spicy jalapeños and tangy tomatoes creates a flavorful marinade that infuses the chicken legs with flavor. Roasting the chicken legs at a high temperature results in a crispy skin and juicy interior. Serve the chicken legs with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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