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Baked Chicken Legs
Our easy baked chicken legs recipe can be prepped in just 10 minutes and baked to crispy perfection in 35 minutes. The oven baked chicken legs are seasoned with simple pantry staples, making it an effortless meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken legs about 6 legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier clean-up. Place oven-safe wire rack over the foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place chicken legs on baking rack. Use paper towels to brush the chicken legs and absorb any extra moisture. Then brush the chicken with olive oil on all sides. 2 pounds bone-in chicken legs, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a small bowl, stir together seasonings. Rub onto all sides of chicken legs. 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- Place in oven bake for 30- 35 minutes. The legs should no longer pink at the bone and the juices should run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit, but we prefer to cook the chicken to 185-190ºF for it to be fall-off-the-bone tender.
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Notes
- If you don't have a wire rack, bake the chicken legs directly on the foil (sprayed with cooking spray). Turn the chicken legs after 15 minutes to promote even cooking.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe making 6 chicken legs, with 1 serving being 1 chicken leg. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
462mg
(19%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
658IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 658IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.