Description
Juicy Baked Chicken Legs in the Oven are easy to prepare and deliver crispy skin and tender meat, making them a comforting dinner perfect for family and friends.
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 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken legs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving, if desired.
Notes
Pat the chicken legs dry before seasoning for crispier skin. For extra flavor, marinate in the seasoning mixture for a few hours. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg