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Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

A simple and delicious recipe for crispy baked chicken legs, seasoned to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Legs
  • 4 pieces chicken legs skin-on, bone-in
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for coating
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for color and flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or other herbs

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
  4. Add the chicken legs to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
Bake the Chicken
  1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Place the chicken legs on the baking sheet, skin side up.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  4. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end.
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the seasoning to your taste. Serve with vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.

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