Description
Deliciously crispy chicken legs oven-baked to perfection, seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, providing a healthier alternative to deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat dry the chicken legs with paper towels.
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, fresh herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Toss the chicken legs in the mixture until well-coated.
- Arrange the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin-side up.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Baste with pan juices halfway through baking for extra flavor (optional).
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a twist, substitute chicken thighs or drumsticks. Ensure the chicken is spaced out on the baking sheet to avoid steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, oven-baked chicken, healthy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, Southern cuisine