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Enchilada Chicken

Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Robin | Fluster Buster

Ingredients

  • 2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 10 chicken Legs
  • black olives sliced (optional)
  • green onions chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the chicken in a gallon size, Ziploc bag, cover with 1 1/2 cups of the enchilada sauce. Remove air and seal. Marinate in the refrigeratore for 4-24 hours.
  • Remove chicken and discard the sauce the chicken was marinating in.
  • To Grill: Place the chicken on a hot grill, turn occasionally for even cooking. A few minutes before it's done brush with the remaining 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce.
  • To Bake: Place the chicken in a 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. Brush the chicken with the remaining 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Optional: top with sliced black olives and/or green onions.