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Remove the frozen chicken legs from the package, wipe off the blood frequently, and place them in a plastic bag to thaw.
Jamaican Grilled Chicken Legs
This is a recipe for Jamaican grilled chicken legs, made spicy and sweet to suit the Korean palate.
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⏱️ 207 min total📝 18 steps
What You'll Need
Frozen chicken legs2kg
Gochujang (Korean chili paste)To taste
Soy sauceTo taste
SugarTo taste
Curry powderTo taste
Smoked paprika powderTo taste
Cinnamon powderTo taste
Garlic powderTo taste
Onion powderTo taste
Black pepperTo taste
Chicken stockTo taste
Oyster sauceTo taste
Lemon juiceTo taste
Cheongju (refined rice wine) or cooking wineTo taste
Instructions
2
Remove any remaining blood from the thawed chicken legs by covering them with plastic or placing them on a plate.
3
Use a regular kitchen knife to make slits in the chicken skin.
4
Use a serrated bread knife or similar tool to make slits in the chicken skin so the marinade penetrates well.
5
Make a basic marinade base by adding an appropriate amount of gochujang, soy sauce, and sugar.
6
Complete the marinade by adding curry powder, smoked paprika powder, cinnamon powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
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Add an appropriate amount of chicken stock and oyster sauce to enhance the umami flavor.
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Add a little lemon juice and mix to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
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Apply the sauce evenly over the chicken legs, ensuring no spots are missed.
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Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 3 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 160 degrees.
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Place a rack on an oven-safe tray and arrange the marinated chicken legs well.
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Apply the prepared sauce over the chicken legs.
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Place in the preheated oven and cook for 15 minutes.
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After 15 minutes, remove from the oven and apply more sauce.
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Increase the temperature to 170 degrees and bake for 5 minutes.
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After 5 minutes, apply more sauce again.
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Finally, bake at 170 degrees for about 7 minutes to finish.
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