Colombian-Style Roasted Chicken Legs (Piernas de Pollo Asadas a mi Estilo Colombiano)

Name: Colombian-Style Roasted Chicken Legs (Piernas de Pollo Asadas a mi Estilo Colombiano)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks skin on; Cooking spray; 5 scallions chopped; 3 cloves garlic; ½ cup chopped white onion; ½ cup fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons white vinegar

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:35min

Pollo Asado is Latin style roasted chicken full of flavor. This is my simple Colombian version of roasted chicken legs. Easy and quick recipe for a weeknight meal. My fresh spice collection comes from my friends @ world spice merchants (worldspice.com) - al

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:02:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories295.3 kcal (15%)

Total Fat16.6 g (24%)

Carbs4.3 g (2%)

Sugars1 g (1%)

Protein30.5 g (61%)

Sodium309.9 mg (15%)

Fiber1.2 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

½ cupfresh cilantro

1 tablespoonfresh thyme

1 tablespoonground cumin

1 tablespoonpaprika

salt

pepper

2 tablespoonswhite vinegar

Instructions

Step 1

In a food processor, place the scallions, garlic, onion, cilantro, thyme, vinegar, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Process to a paste.

Step 2

Place the chicken in a zip -bag and add the marinade. Move around to cover evenly. Refrigerate the chicken overnight.

Step 3

Cover a baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and heat the broiler to high.

Step 4

Place the chicken legs on the baking sheet. Broil for about 10 minutes and turn the legs one time and cook for 12 to 15 minutes more or until the chicken is cooked and the skin is browned. Let it rest for 5 minutes and transfer to a serving plate.