Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups finely chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 1 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 3 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 small chicken leg quarters (3 lb.)
  • 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked

Method

  • Reserve 1/4 cup parsley for later use.
  • Mix remaining parsley with next 5 ingredients until blended.
  • Loosen skin from leg quarters.
  • Reserve half the dressing mixture for later use; rub remaining onto chicken meat under skin.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Heat grill to medium heat.
  • Grill chicken 40 to 45 min.
  • or until done (165 degrees F), turning occasionally and brushing with half the reserved dressing mixture for the last 10 min.
  • Meanwhile, cook rice as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Add cheese and remaining parsley to rice; mix lightly.
  • Brush chicken with remaining dressing mixture.
  • Serve with rice mixture.