Description
Enjoy the delectable aroma and flavor of perfectly baked chicken legs, seasoned to perfection for a comforting meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 chicken legs (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine chicken legs with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
- 4. Arrange the seasoned chicken legs skin-side up in the prepared baking dish with some space between each leg.
- 5. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C). For extra crispiness, broil for an additional few minutes while monitoring closely.
- 6. Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg