SANTA FE GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS

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Old El Paso® salsa adds a boost to the basting and dipping sauce served with this tasty chicken entrée. It can be on the table in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium salsa
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 chicken legs (about 3 1/2 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In blender, place tomato sauce, salsa, brown sugar, vinegar and chili powder. Cover; process until smooth. Pour about half of the sauce into small bowl for basting. Pour remaining sauce into another small bowl; set aside for serving.
  • Sprinkle chicken legs with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 16 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Brush chicken legs generously with sauce, turning to coat evenly. Cover grill; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer on each side.
  • Serve chicken with reserved sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Chesner Adams
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the marinade was perfect.


PAKISTAN ELEVATOR ENGINEERS
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. The chicken was cooked quickly and the marinade added a lot of flavor.


Area 51
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhim B danuwar
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I would have liked the recipe to include more instructions on how to grill the chicken.


Lisa Cantafio
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This was the best grilled chicken I've ever had. The marinade was perfect and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Fatme Rima
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The marinade was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the chicken was still good.


Hasena Qadir
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Lansana kalawa Kamara
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the marinade was tasty.


sdo bosan
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and the chicken turned out amazing.


Ladlii Larkii
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the marinade adds a delicious flavor.


Ella Croke
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I also loved the grilled vegetables.