Chinese Chicken Legs
Chinese Chicken Legs are an easy and WW Friendly dinner option. These delicious drumsticks, glazed in a sweet and savory sauce, are quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 scallions coarsely chopped
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled & grated
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2¼ pounds chicken drumsticks skin removed
- 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- Line a large baking pan with foil.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped scallions, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, grated ginger, chili paste, and minced garlic.
- Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss them until they are well coated with the sauce.
- Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking pan.
- Spoon any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is browned, cooked through, and the sauce has thickened.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the chicken before serving.
Notes
7 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 7 Blue Plan and 8 Green Plan
7 WW Freestyle Points and 8 Smart Points
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Nutrition
Calories: 258kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 641mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg
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