Baked Chicken Legs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
308 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Baked Chicken Legs
Description
"Baked Chicken Legs" features bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks coated with olive oil and a carefully mixed combination of spices including garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. The chicken is baked at 400°F until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring juicy meat and crispy skin.
Patting the drumsticks dry before oiling helps achieve a golden, crisp texture. The seasoning mix imparts a balanced smoky, mildly spicy flavor with aromatic warmth from cumin. Flipping the drumsticks during baking promotes even cooking and browning.
Ensuring space between the pieces on the baking tray allows heat to circulate, crisping the skin evenly. Resting the chicken before serving helps retain juices, making for a satisfying baked chicken dish suitable for everyday meals.
Optional tips include broiling the chicken briefly at the end to enhance crispness and using a thermometer to monitor doneness accurately.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumstick bone-in, skin-on (about 2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. This will help the spices to stick to the chicken and also get the chicken crispier.
- Place the chicken in a mixing bowl or directly on the baking pan and drizzle them with olive oil. Toss to coat.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the chicken and toss to coat. Lay the chicken legs on the baking sheet with enough room around each so they're not touching.
- Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping once through the baking process. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before oiling to remove moisture and promote crispy skin.
- Space drumsticks apart on the baking sheet to ensure even heat circulation and cooking.
- For extra crispiness, broil during the last 2-3 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check that internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety.
- If chicken browns too quickly, tent with foil to prevent burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 392IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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