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Roasted Orange Glazed Chicken Legs

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Four glazed chicken drumsticks garnished with chopped green onions on parchment paper in a tray, with orange slices and a red checkered cloth underneath.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:45 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10-12 chicken legs
  • 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp of garlic minced
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp of Dijon mustard
  • Zest of 1 orange and juice of 2 oranges

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° and line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a large bowl add the chicken legs, oil, garlic and seasonings. Massage the seasonings into the chicken legs and coat all over. Make sure the skin on the chicken legs are pulled up and not rolled down.
  • Lay the chicken legs all over the sheet pan evenly. In a small bowl add the honey, soy sauce, Dijon, orange zest and orange juice, stir to combine. Brush on top of the chicken legs all over. Save the rest of the juice.
  • Place the chicken legs in the preheated oven and cook for 40-45 minutes. While that’s in the oven take a small saucepan and add the leftover juice. Cook on a medium to low heat and stir until it becomes thick. Mine took about 5-8 minutes to become thick.
  • Once the chicken is done, take out the oven and brush the glaze all over the chicken once more. Top with scallions or parsley (optional) and serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  • Make sure to stir the glaze frequently so it doesn’t burn.
  • You can add the glaze multiple times while the chicken is cooking to get it extra glazed and sticky.
Servings: 5 people