Description
Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs are a delicious and easy dish that combines the zesty brightness of fresh lemon with the satisfying kick of cracked black pepper. Baked to perfection, these juicy chicken legs feature a crispy exterior that locks in flavor, making them ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve them with your favorite sides for a meal that?s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425?F (220?C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken legs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, and additional black pepper.
- Place chicken legs in the baking dish and pour the mixture over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving, drizzling with pan juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 94mg