Oven Roasted Chicken Legs: Discover the Juiciest Recipe!
A simple and delicious recipe for oven roasted chicken legs that results in juicy, flavorful meat with crispy skin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken legs.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken legs for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs to the seasoning mix.
- Serve with your choice of sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg