Description
Juicy and flavorful baked chicken legs seasoned to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken legs to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 90
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