Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 6 chicken legs
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 6 garlic cloves, whole, unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine olive oil, soy sauce, ginger, cilantro and jalapeno in a small bowl.
  • Place chicken legs in a single layer in a baking dish; pour mixture over chicken and turn to coat.
  • Place garlic cloves between the chicken in the baking dish; add 1/4 cup water and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Cook in oven for 1.5 hours; remove foil for the last 10 minutes of cooking to crisp the skin.
  • The garlic should have roasted and can be squeezed over the chicken if desired.