Chili and Honey Chicken Legs

Succulent chicken legs glazed with a sweet and spicy mixture of chili powder, honey, and lime juice. Perfect for a flavorful main dish that's both easy to prepare and delicious.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder (not pure chile powder)
  • 1 tablespoon mild honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 whole whole chicken legs (2 lb)
  • 8 pieces chicken pieces

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Line bottom of a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan with foil and set an oiled large metal rack in pan.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Stir together chili powder, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then add chicken and turn to coat completely.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Transfer chicken to rack, arranging in 1 layer, then bake, turning over once, until cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes.

    35 min