Moroccan Chicken Legs Ww

Submitted by Oolala

"From "Everyone Loves Chicken" by Weight Watchers. I borrowed my friend's book and I'm posting what sounds interesting for future reference. This is 5 points for each leg."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 45mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon hot paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 4 skinless chicken legs, whole, skinned, about 1/2 lb
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Combine the garlic, scallion, oil, orange zest, mint, cumin, paprika, ginger and cinnamon in a zip-close plastic bag.
2. Add the chicken and squeeze out the air and seal the bag.
3. Refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
4. Spray the grill with nonstick cooking spray and prepare the grill to medium-hot.
5. Lift the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt.
6. Discard the marinade.
7. Place the chicken on the grill and cover the grill until an instant read thermometer reads 180°F when stuck in the thigh, about 12-15 minutes per side.

Reviews

[Derf2440]

May 25/09 Good but seemed to be lacking something. I will make it again but I think I would add more mint, it seemed to be lost in the other spices. Maybe cus I used fresh mint from the garden about 2 tablespoons. The cumin and ginger seemed to take over. I marinated for about 8 hours. We did enjoy it and the timing on the grill was about right, mine took 12 minutes. Thanks for posting. April 27/10 - made it again but this time I cooked in the oven under the broiler, turned out great! Really like th minty flavour.