SANTA FE GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS

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Old El Paso® salsa adds a boost to the basting and dipping sauce served with this tasty chicken entrée. It can be on the table in 30 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium salsa
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
12 chicken legs (about 3 1/2 lb)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In blender, place tomato sauce, salsa, brown sugar, vinegar and chili powder. Cover; process until smooth. Pour about half of the sauce into small bowl for basting. Pour remaining sauce into another small bowl; set aside for serving.
  • Sprinkle chicken legs with salt and pepper. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 16 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F). Brush chicken legs generously with sauce, turning to coat evenly. Cover grill; cook 1 to 2 minutes longer on each side.
  • Serve chicken with reserved sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

mr.sandip paudel
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I highly recommend this recipe!


A B Jabbar Langah
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This recipe is perfect for summer grilling.


Donnie Grimes
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I love the smoky flavor of this chicken.


Namwasa Beatrice
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Bilkisu Muhammed
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+1 for this recipe!


Crystal Williams
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to cook chicken.


sanu sunuwar321
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is juicy and the sauce is flavorful.


Travis Owens
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I've tried many grilled chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Riaft bai
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken is always delicious.


Mohamed Hani Shaker
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken.


Rao Tanzeel
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This was my first time making grilled chicken legs and they turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!


Ankita Ghimire
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and flavorful.


Nirmala Subedi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Charity Ahogho
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Myat Swe Mon
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.