Description
Juicy baked chicken legs are flavorful and tender. This dish is easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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, black pepper, and thyme.
- Rub the spice mixture over the chicken legs evenly.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil for the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Use fresh herbs for more flavor.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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