Brown Sugar Garlic Baked Chicken Legs
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Brown Sugar Garlic Baked Chicken Legs
Description
Brown Sugar Garlic Baked Chicken Legs begin with seasoning the chicken legs simply with kosher salt and coarse black pepper. The marinade is composed of vegetable oil, low sodium soy sauce, ketchup, packed brown sugar, and garlic powder. This combination creates a glaze that balances sweet and savory flavors with a hint of garlic, which clings to the skin during baking.
After tossing the chicken legs in the sauce, they are placed in an oiled baking pan and the remaining marinade is poured on top to enhance the flavor and moisture during cooking. Baking at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes allows the sugar to caramelize slightly, producing a glossy and tasty exterior, while the meat inside remains moist and tender due to the marinade ingredients.
This recipe is suitable for an easy-to-execute baked chicken dish where the glaze is both a flavor enhancer and forms a sticky coating. The simple ingredient list makes it accessible for home cooks requiring a convenient yet flavorful protein option without complicated preparation or equipment.
Ingredients
- 8-10 chicken legs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder , or 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking pan with vegetable oil spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl mix together oil, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and garlic powder.
- Toss chicken in sauce and place chicken legs into baking dish.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the chicken pieces.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until caramelized.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 791mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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