Best Peking Glazed Chicken Legs Recipes

HONEY AND LIME CHICKEN LEGS

Steps:

• Mix the honey with the coriander (cilantro) and stir in the lime zest and juice.
• Add the chicken drumsticks and mix well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
• Heat the grill (broiler).
• Grill (broil) the chicken drumsticks, turning and brushing frequently with the marinade for about 25 minutes or until cooked through (to check, pierce the drumsticks at its thickest part, next to the bone, the juices should run clear), timing could depend on size of drumsticks too.

HOISIN FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN LEGS

Steps:

• Put chicken in a foil lined pan.
• Stir hoisin and five-spice powder together.
• Brush liberally over chicken pieces.
• Bake in top 1/3 of oven.
• Bake at 500 degrees F 25 to 30 minutes.

PEKING GLAZED CHICKEN LEGS

Steps:

• Wash and dry chicken legs. Place chicken legs in a non-metallic dish or resealable plastic bag. To make marinade, place marinade ingredients in a 2-cup measuring cup and stir until well combined. Pour marinade over chicken and cover or close bag. Marinate in refrigerator several hours or overnight.
• To make basting sauce, place sauce ingredients in a 2-cup measuring cup and stir until well combined; set aside.
• Preheat grill and lightly coat with oil or cooking spray. Drain chicken and discard marinade. Place chicken on prepared grill 4 to 6 inches from source of heat.
• Cook 25 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush chicken with basting sauce and continue to grill an additional 10 to 15 minutes, basting and turning frequently until chicken is no longer pink inside. Watch closely to prevent over browning.