Spicy Ginger and Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 chicken legs (about 4 pounds), with skin and tips of drumsticks removed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 6 peels of lemon, cut off with a vegetable peeler
• 6 peels of orange, cut off with a vegetable peeler
• ¼ cup ginger pieces (washed, but not peeled)
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 cup sweet apple cider

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    931 calories; 62 grams fat; 16 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 27 grams monounsaturated fat; 12 grams polyunsaturated fat; 30 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 21 grams sugars; 61 grams protein; 334 milligrams cholesterol; 706 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan until hot but not smoking. Add the chicken legs in one layer, and brown them over medium to high heat, turning occasionally, for 15 minutes.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 15 minutes. Serve, one leg per person, with some of the cooking juices.