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healthy chicken legs recipe?

what can i make with chicken legs that are going to be baked in the oven? i need something healthy please.Any side dishes u want to throw in would be great too.

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1. you can make an orange or lemon glaze with basil and bake them
2. bake them as the instructions say. when they are done, cube them and serve them IN rice, with mixed vegetables on the side ! wicked easy! dont mind the bones, just toss them when your done, and get the as much meat as you cann .
3. Mix equal parts Dijon mustard and orange marmalade with a little curry powder and smother them in the glaze. You can also skin them first, if you want them healthy, and the glaze will keep them moist. The sugar in the marmalade will stick, so be sure to oil your pan (or you can cook them on the barbecue, low and slow).
4. Season legs, arrange in baking pan, top with a can of cream of chicken soup mixed with 3/4 cup of cream. Cover and Bake 350 till done. Saute sweet green, red and orange pepper with 1 small sliced onion. When chicken is almost done, last 15 min, spread pepper mix on top of chicken and bake for 15 min. Serve with mashed potatoes or just a salad.
5. roast chicken legs with lemon and thyme 4 chicken thighs and 4 drumsticks (2 1/2 pounds total) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 (3- to 4-inch) sprigs fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves, smashed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 4 (1/4-inch-thick) lemon slices preparation Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 500°F. Toss chicken with oil, thyme sprigs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, then transfer to a large (17- by 12-inch) shallow heavy baking pan (1 inch deep). Bake chicken 10 minutes, then add lemon slices to pan. Continue to bake until chicken is golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more. Serve chicken with lemon slices. Salads are always nice as a side. You can add chopped dill and mango to liven up a spring salad. Throw a couple of potatoes in the microwave for about 7 minutes.
6. Crumbed Chicken Legs recipe Healthy low-fat alternative to deep fried chicken. 8 chicken legs, skinned 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 teaspoons French mustard ½ cup yogurt 1 cup breadcrumbs Combine in a shallow dish, curry powder, mustard and yoghurt, mix well. Coat chicken legs in mixture before rolling in breadcrumbs. Place on a plate in fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an ovenproof dish. Place chicken legs in dish and bake turning once or twice. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and crumb is golden and crisp. Recipe notes: Substitute any chicken pieces for legs. Add dried herbs for different tastes. --- Steamed Broccoli with little butter and/or seasoning. ---- Brown Rice ---- Fresh Fruit Salad Banana Dressing (see recipe below) 5 to 6 cups of a variety of fresh fruits of your choice: Bananas, peeled and sliced Blueberries Green or red grapes, halved Kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced Pears, peeled and sliced Peaches, peeled and sliced Raspberries Strawberries, hulled and sliced Mangoes, skinned, cored and sliced Pineapple, cored, peeled and sliced Watermelon, flesh removed and cut into bite-size pieces, flesh removed and cut into bite-size pieces Cantaloupe, flesh removed and cut into bite-size pieces, flesh removed and cut into bite-size pieces Prepare banana dressing; set aside until ready to use. In a large bowl or container, combine all the mixed prepared fruits. Pour prepared Banana Dressing over the cutup fruits; gently toss to coat all the fruit. Cover and refrigerate for several hours before serving. Serve family style or for a gourmet look, serve in chilled cocktail glasses. Makes 8 to 10 servings. ---- Banana Dressing: 1 ripe banana 1 lemon, juiced Honey or sugar to taste In a small bowl, mash banana with a fork. Add just enough lemon juice to make it the consistency that you want. Sweetened to taste with sugar or honey. NOTE: You do not want the dressing to be too sweet.