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Roasted habanero chicken legs in a skillet.
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Roasted Habanero Chicken

Habaneros aren’t always make you cry spicy. Don’t believe me? See for yourself with this roasted habanero chicken
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword baked chicken, chicken, chicken legs, Food, habanero, habanero chicken, marinated chicken, Recipe, rice
Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 habanero pepper cut in half seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 6 chicken drumsticks rinsed and pat dry.
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place habanero pepper on a baking sheet and roast for 10 - 15 minutes or until soft.
  • Combine roasted habanero pepper, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, cilantro and lime juice in a food processor. Process until well blended.
  • Place chicken in a bowl. Pour marinade over the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to cook. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place chicken in a baking dish or oven proof pan. Pour marinade over the top. Lay sliced onions around chicken. Cook in preheated oven for 35 - 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and browned.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving platter and spoon sauce over the top. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!