Muslos de Pollo Sureños al Horno con Arce y Cítricos

Ingredientes

• 3-4 lbs. organic whole chicken legs ((You can also use drumsticks, breasts, or wings, if preferred))
• 2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend
• 1-2 tsps smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Lawry's seasoning salt
• 2 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 onion, chopped ((You can use white, yellow, or red))
• 1 cup water or chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp organic flour
• 1 medium orange, sliced
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 medium oranges, freshly-squeezed
• 1 tsp On Everything All-Purpose Blend
• 1 tsp smoked paprika

Preparación

1. 1

   --- MARINATE + SEASON THE CHICKEN: ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a standard 9x13 baking dish by spraying with oil or coating with butter.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add your freshly cleaned + rinsed chicken legs along with the olive oil, chopped onions, garlic, All-Purpose Blend, Lawry's, and smoked paprika, mixing everything together until chicken is fully coated. Add coated chicken to a securely sealed ziplock bag and place in the refrigerator for 3 hours (minimum). NOTE: Best if marinaded overnight. When ready to use, let chicken sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking.

4. 4

   --- BAKE THE CHICKEN: ---

5. 5

   Add the chicken legs (side by side) into prepared baking dish, leaving a bit of room in between each one, also spooning the chopped onions and garlic onto each chicken. Add the sliced oranges in between and onto the chicken.

6. 6

   In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the water (or chicken stock) and flour until it becomes a "milky-like" consistency.

7. 7

   Pour the flour mixture atop the chicken pieces evenly.

8. 8

   Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked through on the inside. NOTE: It's OK, if the chicken looks a little "dry" at this point.

9. 9

   --- TO MAKE MAPLE CITRUS GLAZE: ---

10. 10

    In a bowl, add together the maple syrup, orange juice, On Everything All-Purpose Blend, and smoked paprika, stirring until combined.

11. 11

    Spoon the maple citrus glaze onto the chicken pieces and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes or until chicken becomes golden and the glaze has "baked onto the chicken" and caramelized. NOTE: Once removing from the oven, feel free to spoon glaze from the sides of baking dish onto the chicken for a nice glisten.

12. 12

    Remove from oven and serve immediately! You can serve with your favorite side of cornbread, salad, pasta, basmati rice, brown rice, mac + cheese, potato salad, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, grits, etc.

13. 13

    Bon Appetit!