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Pollo Con Limon

Roasted Chicken Legs with Lime

Erica Dinho
5 from 28 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 8 chicken drumsticks skin on
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 ½ limes sliced
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Marinate chicken: Mince and mash garlic to a paste with ½ teaspoon salt, then transfer to a large bowl. Stir in olive oil, lime juice and cumin. Toss chicken within marinade until coated. Cover, put in the fridge and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat at 425°F.
  • Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes. Take the baking sheet out the oven and place the lime slices on top of the chicken evenly.
  • Continue roasting until the chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes more and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 159mgPotassium: 378mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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