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The holiday season is just around the corner, and there's no better time to embrace the warm and comforting flavors of this festive time of year. Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving feast or simply looking for a special meal, this duo makes a simple, but filling dinner. Picture this: succulent whole grilled chicken legs, perfectly seasoned, served alongside a luscious and tangy cranberry whiskey sauce.
In this blog, we'll guide you through two easy-to-follow recipes. First, we'll show you how to make the sweet, smoky Cranberry Whiskey Sauce, a versatile and delectable condiment that's equally at home with chicken, pork, lamb, or even as a cocktail syrup. Then, we'll move on to the main attraction - the Whole Grilled Chicken Legs. With minimal prep and a cast iron skillet & grill grate, you'll have tender, flavorful protein ready to take center stage.
How to Make
Cranberry Whiskey Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries
- 6 ounces of dark, sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup High West bourbon
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon Stick
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Zest from one orange
Materials
- Enamel saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except the High West bourbon in an enamel saucepan over medium to low heat. Combine well and allow to reach a low boil.
- Turn the heat off when it reaches a runny jam consistency, and add the High West bourbon. Use a Wooden Spoon to stir, then allow to cool.
- Serve over chicken legs (recipe below) or pork, lamb, or even use as a syrup in your favorite cocktail.
How to Make
Whole Chicken Legs
Ingredients
- 6 whole chicken Legs
- Salt and pepper
- Thyme
- Olive oil
Materials
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Grill Grate
Instructions
- Pat chicken legs dry, then generously season with salt, pepper, and thyme on both sides. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
- Place on a prepared grill or open fire in a cast iron skillet.
- Cook on low, starting with skin side down for about 15 minutes; then flip and cook on the other side until internal temperature reads 200 degrees or juices run clear.
