Baked Chicken Legs: Juicy Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Enjoy deliciously baked chicken legs that are juicy and perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken legs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the seasoning mix.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken legs a few hours before cooking.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 0 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Baked Chicken Legs, Chicken Dinner, Easy Recipe