Description
Simple and flavorful chicken leg recipes that are easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken legs.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika evenly on both sides.
- Place chicken legs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For crispier skin, broil for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for extra tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken legs, baked chicken, easy dinner, healthy recipe