Description
Mediterranean Chicken Legs are a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to sunlit shores. Juicy, marinated chicken legs infused with zesty lemon, garlic, and aromatic herbs create a delightful experience for family dinners or outdoor gatherings. This easy recipe ensures each bite is bursting with Mediterranean goodness, making it a standout on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken legs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- 2. Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 400?F (200?C).
- 3. Prepare the baking dish: Coat a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil. Arrange chicken legs in a single layer.
- 4. Bake: Cook for 35-40 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165?F (75?C).
- 5. Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg