Monday, December 15, 2008

Cheese and Herb Chicken Legs

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper
Sesame seeds
2/3 ounce (20 g) butter, melted
4 large chicken legs
1 1/3 ounce (40 g) butter, melted, extra
8 Country Cheese biscuits, crushed

Microwave Method:

1. Mix parsley, basil, tarragon, dill, mustard powder, paprika, salt and pepper, sesame seeds and 2/3 ounce (20 g) of butter together in a small bowl.
2. Using a sharp knife, lift skin back from the chicken drumsticks.
3. Spread a teaspoon of herb mixture between skin and chicken.
4. Brush chicken with extra butter, coat with biscuit crumbs.
5. Place on a rack, cook for 6-8 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Mix parsley, basil, tarragon, dill, mustard powder, paprika, salt and pepper, sesame seeds and 2/3 ounce (20 g) of butter together in a small bowl.
3. Using a sharp knife, lift skin back from the chicken drumsticks.
4. Spread a teaspoon of herb mixture between skin and chicken.
5. Brush chicken with extra butter, coat with biscuit crumbs.
6. Place on Low Rack, cook for 12-14 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST.

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