Baked Chicken Legs
Succulent baked chicken legs boasting a crispy skin and flavorful seasoning, perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Coat the chicken legs with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken, and rub them in evenly.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-45 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving, and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken legs in the olive oil and spices for a few hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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