Description
Enjoy succulent baked chicken legs that are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Prepare the Chicken
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. Place them in the baking dish and drizzle olive oil over each leg.
- 3. Season Generously
- Sprinkle garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken legs. Rub the seasonings into every crevice for maximum flavor.
- 4. Bake Until Perfect
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- 5. Rest Before Serving
- Remove from the oven and let rest for about five minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- 6. Serve With Flair
- Transfer to plates and enjoy hot! These chicken legs pair wonderfully with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg