How to Make Hot Chicken Legs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hot Chicken Legs are a delicious and spicy dish that is perfect for those who love a bit of heat in their meals. This recipe takes ordinary chicken legs and transforms them into a flavorful and fiery meal that will leave your taste buds tingling. Whether you are cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, these hot chicken legs are sure to be a hit.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it is incredibly simple to make. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of tim...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 chicken legs, thawed
  • 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot)
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and place a wire baking rack on top.
  • Fill a large pot with water. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add chicken legs; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Arrange chicken legs on the wire rack. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip and continue baking until juices run clear, about 20 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken legs to a slow cooker. Cover with hot pepper sauce and melted butter.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    668 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 246mg
    • Sodium: 1810mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 59g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 607mg