Texas Chicken Recipe

Name: Texas Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken legs, skinned; Sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons annato seeds; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup fresh carrot juice; 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; 3 bay leaves; 3 thyme sprigs; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 1/2 serrano chiles, sliced into rounds

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken legs, skinned
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons annato seeds
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh carrot juice
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
3 bay leaves
3 thyme sprigs
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 1/2 serrano chiles, sliced into rounds

1
Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper.
2
In a large skillet, cook the annato seeds in the olive oil over moderate heat until the oil is a deep brick red, about 5 minutes.
3
Strain the annato oil into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
4
Add the carrot juice, vinegar, bay leaves, thyme, garlic and chiles.
5
Add the chicken and turn to coat.
6
Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
7
Preheat the oven to 375.
8
Preheat a grill pan.
9
Grill the chicken in the grill pan over moderate heat for 4 minutes, turning once.
10
Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and cook for 30 minutes, or until the juices run clear.

511

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken legs, skinned, Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons annato seeds, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Texas Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Texas Chicken

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