Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

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Delicious seasoned baked chicken legs.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings legs

Calories 310kcal

Pat chicken legs dry with a paper towel and place in a ziptop bag.
8 chicken legs
In a bowl, mix all spices until well combined.
2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pour olive oil over chicken legs in the bag, then add mixed seasonings.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Seal bag and rotate until the chicken legs are evenly covered with the spice mixture. You may need to massage the legs through the bag to help with coverage.
Place legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
Bake in a preheated 415°F oven for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is baked through and reaches an internal temperature of 185°F. No need to flip chicken while it's cooking.
Allow chicken to rest on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes.
Serve hot.

Use parchment paper or line baking sheet with foil. The chicken will have a lot of juices and this helps with easier cleanup. If not using either, lightly spray the baking sheet with a nonstick spray.

Cooking chicken legs to 185-195°F helps break down the connective tissues making the chicken more tender.

This recipe is flexible on the amount of chicken legs you bake. Make certain you don't overcrowd your baking sheet. Leave some space between each leg.