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Baked Chicken Legs
Baked Chicken Legs: This recipe is all about turning simple ingredients into a mouth-watering meal. The chicken legs are marinated in a mix of olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then baked to crispy, juicy perfection.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Marinating Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 399 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs thigh and drumstick attached
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon cut in wedges
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the chicken legs and pat them dry with paper towels. This helps to get crispy skin.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the chicken legs in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each leg is well-coated. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. For more flavor, marinate in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on a large baking sheet or in a roasting pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the skin is crispy and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the leg reads 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
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Notes
- For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge.
- Ensure your oven is fully preheated before baking for perfectly crispy skin.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness; chicken is ready at 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to let the juices settle.
- Garnish with fresh lemon and parsley for an added zest and a pop of color.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
399kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
116mg
(39%)
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
329mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 329mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.