Description
A delicious and easy recipe for crispy chicken legs cooked without deep frying, featuring a blend of aromatic herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse and pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss the chicken legs until well-coated.
- Arrange the chicken legs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
- Roast in the oven for 35-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) is reached.
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure you let the chicken legs come to room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, healthy chicken recipe, family-friendly meal, oven-baked chicken