Baked Chicken Legs Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Marinating Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Baked Chicken Legs Recipe
Description
This recipe calls for marinating whole chicken legs or quarters in a mixture of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic (via Brazilian sofrito or fresh minced garlic), fresh thyme, paprika, onion powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. The chicken is coated and refrigerated to soak up the flavors for 2 to 4 hours, allowing the acid and spices to tenderize and season the meat deeply.
The chicken is then baked in a preheated 425°F oven on a lightly oiled baking dish, with extra thyme sprinkled on top. Roasting at high heat for 40 to 45 minutes crisps the skin and cooks the chicken thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F, resulting in juicy meat with a flavorful, spiced crust.
This baked chicken leg recipe is straightforward and relies on the marinade for layered flavor. It makes an approachable main dish that can be paired with simple sides like vegetables or grains to complete a meal.
Ingredients
- 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 thyme from about 4 sprigs, plus more for baking, fresh
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- pinch black pepper
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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