Description
Juicy baked chicken legs are flavorful and easy to prepare. They are perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken legs.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 3 minutes.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: juicy baked chicken legs