Best Baked Chicken Legs
from kristineskitchenblog.comThese juicy Baked Chicken Legs have the most delicious seasonings and irresistible crispy skin! They are super simple to make and perfect for an easy family dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- cooking spray or oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 chicken drumsticks about 2 pounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease the foil with cooking spray or oil.
- Combine the paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to mix.
- Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the drumsticks and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the seasonings evenly over the chicken and toss to coat all of the chicken with the seasonings.
- Place drumsticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet with a bit of room in between each piece of chicken. Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning the drumsticks over halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is cooked through to at least 165° F when measured with an instant read thermometer. (I find that chicken legs are best when cooked to 175° F.)
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2drumsticks | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
