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Tequila Roasted Chicken Legs with Fiesta Lime
 Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend  Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend
Tequila Roasted Chicken Legs with Fiesta Lime


Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend

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Don’t be intimidated by the tequila; only ½ cup is used to coat the chicken while cooking. Double the recipe to have enough of these flavor-full crowd-pleasing chicken legs that are perfect for sharing at pot luck dinners and celebration parties.
Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 10-12 skinless chicken legs, about 1-1/2 lbs., rinsed and dried
  • 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice
  • 4 small plum tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch dice or 6 oz. of halved cherry tomatoes
  • 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch slice
  • 4 tbsp. chopped fresh scallion green, chives, parsley or cilantro
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix together all the ingredients except 1/2 tbsp Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime in a large bowl.
  2. Place into roasting pan and cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken has clear running juices.
  3. Remove from oven and serve family style in the roasting pan or casserole.
  4. Finish by sprinkling the remainder of the Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime Seasoning Blend.
Recipe Summary:

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 29 min to 30 min


Nutritional Information:
Calories:347 % of Calories from Fat:39 % Total Fat:15 g     Saturated Fat:3 g     Unsaturated Fat:11 g     Trans Fat:0 g Cholesterol:87 mg Sodium:125 mg Low Sodium Recipe! Potassium:590 mg Carbohydrates:8 g Low Carb Recipe! Fiber:2 g Protein:28 g

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