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Baked Chicken Legs Recipe
Baked Chicken Legs are tender, juicy, and perfectly caramelized in delicious homemade honey and lemon marinade! Have perfectly seasoned chicken drumsticks for a quick dinner with just a few basic ingredients!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 729 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- fresh Rosemary
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 10x10 baking dish with olive oil and set it aside.
- In a large bowl mix lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. Add chicken legs and toss to combine.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and toss to combine.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken reaches 165 degrees F or until golden brown.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired for extra crispy skin.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
729kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
240mg
(80%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
576mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1386IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 729
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 729kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1386IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.