Buffalo Chicken Legs

If a batch of wings doesn’t seem enough, try these Buffalo chicken legs

Buffalo chicken legs have come to the rescue! As tasty as Buffalo wings might be, they pose a few problems.

First, the typical serving of wings just doesn’t fit the bill when it comes to filling the belly. Second, if we were to make enough wings to satisfy our appetite, that’s a lot of wings. Not only is that a lot of wings to prepare and cook, it’s a long drawn out process just to eat them. Talk about testing our appetite’s patience! Dining on a platter of wings is not the speediest of meals to devour. We should consider “beefing” it up with these Buffalo chicken legs. Or is it “chickening” it up?

If a batch of wings just doesn’t seem to go far in quelling your appetite, these Buffalo chicken legs may do the trick. They offer the same great flavor as that of their counterpart, just with a little more meat.

Buffalo Chicken Legs

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

30 mins

Total time

45 mins

 

When a batch of Buffalo wings doesn't seem to be quite enough, these Buffalo chicken legs may be your answer.

Recipe type: Entree

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4

Go Get This Stuff

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• ½ cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot® Pepper Sauce)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper
• about a cup of Buffalo wing sauce or see recipe below
• celery or carrot sticks (optional)
• blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)

Then Do This

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except drumsticks and Buffalo sauce. Mix until well blended.
2. Place drumsticks in a resealable freezer bag.
3. Pour marinade over the chicken and seal bag.
4. Refrigerate for at least two hours, but overnight is best. Occasionally turn bag.
5. Preheat a grill for direct cooking over a medium fire. (about 350°F; 177°C)
6. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the center of the cooking grate. Grill for 20 to 30 minutes, while turning a few times. Chicken is finished when the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. For more accuracy, use a meat thermometer. Chicken is done when the thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
7. Brush liberally with the wing sauce of your choice or use the recipe below.
8. Serve with celery or carrot sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing.

Buffalo Wing Sauce Ingredients

1. ½ cup hot sauce (Frank's RedHot® Pepper Sauce)
2. ½ cup butter (1 stick)
3. tablespoon apple cider vinegar
4. ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
5. ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6. ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Buffalo Wing Sauce Instructions

1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter over a medium heat.
2. Add hot sauce and garlic powder. Mix well.
3. Add a portion of the vinegar and taste test. Continue to add vinegar per your personal taste preference.
4. Add cayenne pepper per your heat level preference.

Notes

For Oven Cooking: Bake in a preheated 375 °F (190 °C) oven for 50 minutes, turning once at the halfway point.

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Recipe © 2011 Gary Glen | Photo © 2011 Gary Glen | All rights reserved

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