Simple spicy and delicious as a snack or a meal.

Prep Time2 hrs 40 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time3 hrs 30 mins
Peppered Oil
 1 cup Olive the Best Chipotle infused Olive Oil
 1 tsp red pepper flakes
 1 clove garlic
 1 lemon - grated zest
Pesto
 1 cup fresh basil
 3 tbsp pine nuts
 ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (+ additional as topping)
 2 cloves of garlic
 ½ lemon - juiced
 ½ cup (or less) Olive the Best medium intensity EVOO
 Kosher Salt
Chicken Legs
 2 lbs chicken legs
 kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1

Make peppered oil; combine the Chipotle Olive Oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon zest in a small saucepan.

2

Cook over low heat to infuse the oil - 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool 20 minutes., then strain the oil and set aside.

3

Make the pesto; combine the basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Make the wings: Spread the wings on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the peppered oil - toss.

5

Refrigerate and marinate for 2hrs.

6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook until browned and crispy, about 45 min.

7

Transfer the legs to a platter, drizzle with pesto and gently toss.

8

Sprinkle the parmesan and drizzle more peppered oil.

Ingredients

Peppered Oil
 1 cup Olive the Best Chipotle infused Olive Oil
 1 tsp red pepper flakes
 1 clove garlic
 1 lemon - grated zest
Pesto
 1 cup fresh basil
 3 tbsp pine nuts
 ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (+ additional as topping)
 2 cloves of garlic
 ½ lemon - juiced
 ½ cup (or less) Olive the Best medium intensity EVOO
 Kosher Salt
Chicken Legs
 2 lbs chicken legs
 kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Make peppered oil; combine the Chipotle Olive Oil, red pepper flakes, garlic and lemon zest in a small saucepan.

2

Cook over low heat to infuse the oil - 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool 20 minutes., then strain the oil and set aside.

3

Make the pesto; combine the basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and pulse to make a paste. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Make the wings: Spread the wings on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the peppered oil - toss.

5

Refrigerate and marinate for 2hrs.

6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook until browned and crispy, about 45 min.

7

Transfer the legs to a platter, drizzle with pesto and gently toss.

8

Sprinkle the parmesan and drizzle more peppered oil.

Notes

Spicy Pesto Chicken Legs