Baked Chicken Legs, Mexican Style

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 6
Baked Chicken Legs, Mexican Style for a Healthy Dinner
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Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
383
Sugar
1g
Fat
21g
Baked Chicken Legs, Mexican Style is a delicious and affordable meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. This dish packs a flavorful punch with its combination of spices and green chili salsa/taco sauce. Chicken legs are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture and then baked to perfection in the oven, making it a much healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. Not only is this dish easy to make, but it is also packed with health benefits thanks to its combination of heart-healthy chicken, nutrient-rich spices, and metabolism-boosting green chili salsa/taco sauce. Make this meal tonight for a satisfying, healthy dinner that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, green chili salsa/taco sauce, and salt. Set aside.
3.In another shallow bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, and oregano.
4.Dip each chicken leg into the egg mixture and then coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing it into the chicken to make sure it sticks. Repeat with remaining chicken legs.
5.Place chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet and top each leg with 1 tablespoon butter/margarine.
6.Bake for 50-60 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and golden brown.

PROS

This dish is flavorful and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Chicken legs are an affordable protein source that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Baked, not fried, makes this meal a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken.

CONS

Chicken legs can be higher in fat compared to other cuts of chicken.

Some may find the spice level to be too mild or too hot depending on their personal preference.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The chili powder and green chili salsa/taco sauce can help increase metabolism and aid in digestion.

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