CORNMEAL CRUSTED CHICKEN LEGS

Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Legs image

Provided by Evie3234

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes if you want a crunchier crust)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 large chicken legs, cut into leg and thigh pieces
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
2 -3 tablespoons liquid honey, warmed slightly

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
Combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs (or crushed cornflakes)cayenne, salt and pepper in a shallow sided dish.
Brush the chicken all over wth the mustard.
Place the chicken in the crust mixture and pat the mixture onto the chicken to coat it on all sides.
Set on a baking sheet skin side down and bake for 20 minutes.
Turn the pieces over and bake for 15 minutes more.
Drizzle the top of the chicken with honey and bake for 10-15 more, or until cooked through.
*For a calorie reduced version of this dish, remove the skin from the chicken before coating.
** I made this tonight using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, it was really tasty -- just decrease the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.8, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 521.7, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10.6, Protein 35.7