Baked Chicken Legs
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 365kcal
Juicy and flavorful baked chicken legs marinated in spices and herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. Easy to make and ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 8 (908 g) chicken drumsticks, about 2 pounds
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (12 g) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika, sweet or smoked
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Heat to 425ºF (218ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Grease with olive oil or cooking spray to help prevent sticking.
- Dry the Pieces – Thoroughly dry each piece with a paper towel to remove excess moisture from the surface.
- Season the Pieces – In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add the chicken to the seasoning mix. Turn to coat evenly.
- Bake the Chicken – Evenly space the pieces on the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip and continue baking until the skin is golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 170 to 175ºF (77 to 79ºC) on a meat thermometer. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve – Garnish with parsley and transfer to a serving platter.
Notes
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Cover and reheat in the microwave on the high setting in 15 to 30-second increments until hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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