Mexican Chicken Legs Rezept

Spice up your weeknight with this incredibly flavorful Mexican Chicken recipe! Whether you use chicken legs, breasts, or thighs, this adaptable dish delivers tender, juicy chicken with a vibrant blend of Mexican spices. Easily customizable for low-sodium diets, this recipe is perfect for a family dinner or a quick weeknight meal. Get ready for a fiesta in your kitchen!

Vorbereitung 15 Min.
Kochzeit 125 Min.
Kalorien 224.6 kcal
Eiweiß 48g
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Zubereitung von Mexican Chicken Legs

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1.5 lbs of chicken pieces (legs, breasts, or thighs), 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp celery salt (optional), and 1 tsp salt (optional).
  3. Add 1/4 cup of chicken broth or water to the bowl and mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
  4. Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish.
  5. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If using bone-in chicken legs, it may take longer - up to 75 minutes. For boneless breasts, adjust cooking time accordingly.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with your favorite Mexican sides like rice, beans, and tortillas.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

5g

Carbs

7g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Side Dishes Drinks & Cocktails Poultry Chicken Recipes Salmon Recipes The Americas American Mexican Healthy Gluten Free Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Main Dish Poultry Oven Easy Low Fat Chicken Dietary Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Meat Chicken Breasts Chicken Thighs Legs Equipment 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Mexican Chicken Legs?

Mexican Chicken Legs dauert insgesamt etwa 140 Minuten – ungefähr 15 Minuten Vorbereitung und 125 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Mexican Chicken Legs?

Mexican Chicken Legs hat etwa 224.6 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 48 g Eiweiß, 7 g Kohlenhydraten und 7 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Mexican Chicken Legs?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Mexican Chicken Legs sind Boneless Skinless Chicken Legs, Ketchup, Water, Worcestershire Sauce, Cayenne Pepper, Brown Sugar. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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