Baked Chicken Legs

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Marinating time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    551 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Chicken Legs

Easy to make, these baked chicken legs are perfect for an easy family dinner. Seasoned and marinated, they come out super juicy and are great to serve with all of your favorite sides.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 - 4 lbs chicken legs pat dry with paper towels, or drumsticks
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 large
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
  2. Place the chicken drumsticks in the bowl and coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or longer.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Marinade the chicken for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Bake the chicken legs in a single layer so that they cook evenly.
  • The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches and internal temperature of 165F.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 551kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 180mg (60%) Sodium 1328mg (55%) Potassium 464mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 448IU (9%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 551 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 551kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 180mg 60%
Sodium 1328mg 55%
Potassium 464mg 10%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 448IU 9%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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