MOCK JERK STYLE CHICKEN LEGS

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My inspiration for this recipe is a jerk type of marinade...i did it in the oven but it could easily be done on the grill also.

Provided by Robin Batterson

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs chicken legs, about 6 (2 tsp bat tears)
3 black tea bags (brewed with 1 cup boiling water till strong tea about 10 minutes)
1 grapefruit, juiced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup corn oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all liquids: tea, grapefruit juice, corn syrup and oil together, put in blender with ginger and blend. place this liquid in ziplock bag with the chicken and marinate 1 hour.
  • mix all remaining spices together well*. add to chicken and marinade. allow to marinade for another hour.
  • * if you like really spicy food, save some of the spice mixture and sprinkle on chicken right before roasting.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake chicken legs on a rack over cookie sheet or roasting pan for 45-60 minutes.

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