Juicy Baked Chicken Legs Recipe
The best Baked Chicken Legs made in the oven with simple ingredients, only a few minutes of prep time, to get the most delicious flavor.
Serving6 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs/drumsticks
- 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (or olive or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish, as desired
Instructions
Prepare the coating:
- Prepare the flavor base: add melted butter, paprika, Italian herbs, and garlic powder in a large bowl.
Prepare the chicken:
- Prepare the chicken; heat your oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat dry chicken with paper towels, then add it to the bowl with the butter and spices.
- Arrange the chicken onto a baking sheet and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bake the chicken for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the inner temperature reaches 170-175°F.
Serve:
- Serve chicken garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For extra crispy chicken, bake the chicken on the wire rack. Place the wire rack over the baking sheet, then lay the chicken on top of the wire rack. The air circulating around the chicken will make it crispier.
Nutrition
Calories: 328 kcal · Carbohydrates: 1 g · Protein: 21 g · Fat: 26 g · Saturated Fat: 9 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g · Trans Fat: 0.3 g · Cholesterol: 135 mg · Sodium: 109 mg · Potassium: 276 mg · Fiber: 0.2 g · Sugar: 0.1 g · Vitamin A: 460 IU · Vitamin C: 0.3 mg · Calcium: 17 mg · Iron: 1 mg