Easy Grilled Moroccan Chicken Legs
Easy Grilled Moroccan Chicken Legs are marinated in a blend of aromatic spices and zesty orange for a delicious healthy meal.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 scallions finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- ¾ teaspoon hot paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 skinless chicken legs
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a zip-close plastic bag, combine the garlic, scallion, olive oil, orange zest, mint, cumin, paprika, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Add the chicken legs to the bag.
- Squeeze out the air from the bag and seal it.
- Refrigerate the bag for 4 hours to overnight, turning it occasionally.
- Spray the grill with nonstick cooking spray.
- Preheat the grill to medium-hot.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle it with salt.
- Discard the marinade.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cover it.
- Grill the chicken for about 12-15 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer reads 180°F when inserted into the thigh.
Notes
2 Points (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 2 Blue Plan and 4 Green Plan
2 WW Freestyle Points and 4 Smart Points
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Nutrition
Serving: 142gCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 25gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 117mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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