Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Ginger Crusted Chicken

     Fast, easy, and with a distinctive Oriental flair, this is a dish to impress friends, family, or co-workers with at your next function.

Here's what you'll need:
8 Chicken legs
8 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Ginger
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
2 Teaspoons Sesame Seed Oil
2 Teaspoons Red Food Coloring (Is food coloring cheating? Maybe. But damn does it look nice.)
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon Cardamom (yeah, this one is a bit expensive, but a little goes a long way, so that bottle should last a while)
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

Here's what you'll do:
  1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
  2. Rinse Chicken legs with cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl or Food Processor, they should form a red paste of medium thickness.
  4. Spoon mixture liberally over chicken legs, making sure they are evenly coated.
  5. Place tray on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Farenheit.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes then serve.
  7. At this point the chicken should be covered with a crisp red brown crust.


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