Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken Legs Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2.5 lbs chicken legs; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard; 1 Tablespoon brazilian sofrito; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; pinch black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings
4 Servings
Calories
474 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

Quincy Hayes

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This hands-off Baked Chicken Legs recipe is simple and versatile. It can be made with either whole leg quarters, drumsticks, or thighs that marinate with bright flavors from olive oil, apple cider vinegar and fresh thyme, along with pantry seasonings and spices. A perfect combination of ingredients that infuses the chicken legs with extra flavor, and makes them extra tender and juicy! Your familia will love it!

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Ingredients

Servings

2.5 lbs chicken legs whole leg quarters, drumsticks, or thighs
1/4 cup olive oil plus a drizzle more for baking
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1 Tablespoon brazilian sofrito or 4-5 cloves of garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme from about 4 sprigs, plus more for baking
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
pinch black pepper

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Instructions

Place the chicken legs in a gallon size ziplock bag, or large bowl. Set aside.
Add all the other ingredients to a small to medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Pour the mixture into the bag/bowl with the chicken, and mix to coat. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible when you're sealing it to ensure that the marinade doesn't leak out and also to coat the chicken as well as possible.
Let the chicken legs marinade 2-4 hours in the refrigerator.
Remove the chicken legs from the fridge about 30 minutes before you intend to bake them.
Preheat your oven to 425F.
Drizzle a baking dish with some olive oil. Next, remove the chicken legs from the marinade and arrange them in the baking dish. Sprinkle some more thyme on top and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer registers 165F.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 150mg (50%) Sodium 733mg (31%) Potassium 359mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 249IU (5%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	474kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	27g	54%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	150mg	50%
Sodium	733mg	31%
Potassium	359mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	249IU	5%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	27mg	3%
Iron	2mg	11%