Oven-Baked Chicken Legs
A delicious and straightforward way to enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken legs with crispy skin and minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Chicken Legs: 4 pieces
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken legs with the seasoning mixture.
- Prepare a lined baking sheet and place the seasoned chicken legs skin-side up.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes and serve.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for crispier skin. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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