Baked Chicken Legs
Juicy baked chicken legs deliver a delectable combination of tender, juicy meat, and crisp skin, making for a flavorful meal for the whole family.
Servings: 4
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken quarters/legs (2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon & pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside
- Mix all spices in a small bowl. Set aside. Mixing all spices into a bowl ensures the even distribution of flavors.
- Place the chicken legs/quarters on the cookie sheet.
- Coat each chicken quarter with olive oil, about ½ tablespoon per chicken quarter/leg.
- Sprinkle the seasoning evenly in a thin layer over the chicken on both sides.
- Place the chicken open side up, which means the top of the chicken leg with skin on the cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Flip the chicken quarters over and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
- Cool for 1-2 minutes on the pan.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- Mixing all spices into a bowl first ensures the even distribution of flavors.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to keep a close eye on your chicken as the suggested baking time approaches.
- Per USDA standards, chicken is cooked at 165°F; however, cooking chicken legs at a higher temperature allows the connective tissue to break down more. This all means the chicken meat will be more tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 611IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg