Categories: Poultry- Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 chicken legs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, preferably Greek
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter, softened

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place chicken on baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; sprinkle with nutmeg and oregano. Bake 40 minutes or until pale brown.

2. Meanwhile, bring vinegar and syrup to a boil in small saucepan over medium heat heat. Boil 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened and reduced by almost half, swirling or stirring pan occasionally. Whisk in butter until melted. Bring to a rapid boil, remove from heat.

3. Reserve 1/3 cup of the glaze; generously brush remaining glaze over chicken. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in center. Brush with pan drippings; drizzle with reserved 1/3 cup glaze.

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