Description
Crispy baked chicken legs are a delicious and easy way to elevate your weeknight dinners. With their golden-brown skin and juicy meat, these chicken legs promise a flavor-packed experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Perfectly seasoned and baked to crispy perfection, they make a fantastic main dish for family gatherings or casual meals. Pair them with your favorite sides for a complete feast that?s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ? tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse the chicken legs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, honey, and oregano. Toss the chicken legs in this mixture until fully coated.
- Arrange the seasoned legs on the baking sheet skin-side up, ensuring space between each piece for air circulation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches at least 165?F (75?C).
- Let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg