Description
These crispy baked chicken legs are seasoned to perfection and baked until golden brown and juicy. A simple recipe that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Add the chicken legs to the bowl and toss until they are well coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the seasoned chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- 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.
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 25
Keywords: chicken legs, baked chicken legs, crispy chicken legs, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner