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Baked Chicken Legs
Tender, juicy chicken legs that are tossed in seasonings and baked until they have a crispy skin!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 310 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks about 2 lb
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degree F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking oil. Set aside.
- Remove drumsticks from packaging. Pat them dry with paper towels. Place into a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add oil oil and toss to coat.
- In a small bowl combine seasonings. Add to bowl/bag and toss until chicken is coated.
- Place drumsticks on the baking sheet. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees or higher.
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Notes
- Technically the internal temperature needs to be 165 degrees F, but I find that there are no bloody spots around the bones if you cook it a little longer and the chicken is fall off the bone tender and juicy.
- How long does baked chicken last?
- Cooked chicken lasts for up to four days in the refrigerator. You can enjoy it warmed up, but the skin won't be as crispy. Sometimes I just pull the meat off the bone and store it for easy sandwiches and salads for lunch. It's delicious cold or warmed up!
- Technically the internal temperature needs to be 165 degrees F, but I find that there are no bloody spots around the bones if you cook it a little longer and the chicken is fall off the bone tender and juicy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
310kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
743mg
(31%)
Potassium
364mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
489IU
(10%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 743mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 364mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 489IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.