Recipes Latin-Spiced Chicken in Lettuce Cups Be the first to rate & review! Bill Telepan's easy spiced chicken in lettuce cups is a great combination of meaty, crunchy and fresh. By Bill Telepan Updated on May 24, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Con Poulos Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chile powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 whole chicken legs (about 4 1/2 pounds)—excess fat trimmed, skin scored 1 pound Savoy cabbage, finely shredded (8 cups) 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 2 jalapeños, seeded and minced 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 16 large Boston lettuce leaves Directions In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon each of salt and pepper with the chile powder, oregano, garlic, orange juice and 2 tablespoons each of the lime juice and olive oil. Put the chicken legs on a large rimmed baking sheet and coat all over with the spiced oil. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup each of lime juice and olive oil. Add the cabbage, onion, jalapeños and cilantro. Season the slaw with salt and pepper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 5 hours, tossing occasionally. Preheat the oven to 400°. Roast the chicken legs skin side up for about 40 minutes, until browned and cooked through. When cool enough to handle, discard the skin and bones and shred the chicken. Arrange the lettuce on a platter and fill with the chicken; top with the slaw and serve. Suggested Pairing Vibrant, citrusy New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Rate it Print