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

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