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Salt & Pepper Oven Baked Chicken Legs

Amazing, mind-blowing salt and pepper oven baked chicken legs. Green onion, garlic and sesame oil make these the most amazing chicken legs that you will ever eat.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 601 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken legs
  • 3 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons crushed black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 4 green onions diced
  • chili pepper flakes optional but the heat is nice!

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Combine the salt and pepper together in a bowl. Place the chicken legs on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Sprinkle the chicken legs with the salt and pepper, then shake on the baking tray to cover completely.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes then turn and bake for another 15-20 minutes until crispy and cooked to 185 °F at least. You can cook them a bit further to your liking if you desire.
  4. As soon as the legs are close to being done, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat then add the garlic and onions. 
  5. Cook until the garlic has browned slightly.
  6. Remove the chicken legs from oven and place in a large bowl.
  7. Toss the chicken legs with the garlic oil until completely coated.
  8. Place the now crispy, oven baked chicken legs on a serving platter, spooning any leftover garlic oil over the top.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories and info are based on s 2 chicken legs per person serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 601kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 42g (84%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 239mg (80%) Sodium 1963mg (82%) Potassium 597mg (17%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 601

% Daily Value*

Calories 601kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 42g 84%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 239mg 80%
Sodium 1963mg 82%
Potassium 597mg 13%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.