Delicious Oven Baked Cranberry Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Legs
Tender, juicy, and packed with bold seasonal flavors, these Delicious Oven Baked Cranberry Barbecue Chicken or Turkey Legs are a must-try for any dinner table. This recipe combines the tangy sweetness of fresh cranberries with smoky barbecue sauce, balanced by a hint of honey and savory soy sauce for a perfectly rich glaze. The legs are oven-roasted to perfection, resulting in irresistibly crispy skin and succulent meat that’s basted with a mouthwatering cranberry-infused sauce. Perfect for holiday celebrations or weeknight dinners, this easy-to-follow recipe features vibrant fall ingredients and minimal prep, while the broiling step adds a caramelized finish. Serve these flavorful legs drizzled with extra cranberry barbecue sauce alongside mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a show-stopping meal that’s sure to impress. Keywords: oven baked chicken, cranberry barbecue sauce, turkey legs, holiday dinner, roasted poultry, easy recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken or turkey legs
- 1 cup Fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken or turkey legs dry with paper towels, then place them in a large baking dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the legs, rubbing it in to coat evenly. Sprinkle the legs with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, barbecue sauce, honey, soy sauce, and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly. Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree the sauce until smooth.
Pour about half of the cranberry barbecue sauce over the chicken or turkey legs, using a brush or spoon to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake the legs in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
After 45 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, basting the legs with the juices from the pan every 10 minutes to keep them moist. For extra caramelization, broil the legs for 3-5 minutes after baking.
Remove the chicken or turkey legs from the oven and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve the legs drizzled with the reserved cranberry barbecue sauce and enjoy with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 163.9 g | 210% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.3 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 800 mg | 267% | |
| Sodium | 6530 mg | 284% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.1 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.7 g | ||
| Protein | 177.0 g | 354% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2770 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
