Description
Baked Chicken Legs are the ultimate weeknight dinner, delivering juicy, tender meat with a crispy skin that will wow your family and friends. With a few pantry staples and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delicious dish that transforms an ordinary meal into a culinary celebration. Perfect for any occasion, these chicken legs are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken legs in the marinade thoroughly and arrange them in the baking dish without overcrowding.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), basting halfway through for extra juiciness.
- Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg