Description
Deliciously crispy chicken legs prepared with a combination of herbs and spices, baked to perfection without the need for deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and herbs. Toss the chicken legs to coat.
- Arrange chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin-side up.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
For extra crispiness, broil on high for the last few minutes—but watch closely to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, crispy, baked chicken, family recipe, healthy cooking