OVEN FRIED CHICKEN LEGS

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As a kid, I always loved it when my mom would make oven fried chicken legs. It was one of our favorite dinners! Now that I'm a mom, I'm continuing the tradition, and my family loves this recipe!

Provided by RichFoods

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h

Yield 15 chicken legs, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

15 chicken legs
6 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup salt
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground thyme
6 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine water, vinegar, salt and sugar to form a brine. Place chicken legs in a large plastic container and cover with brine for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Pour melted butter into large 15 x 12 cooking pan, such as a jelly roll pan, coating the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large zip-top bag, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Place 4-5 chicken legs at a time in bag. Shake to coat.
  • Place chicken in pan.
  • Bake approximately 1 hour, or until juices run clear; turning chicken legs after about 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.4, Fat 75.3, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 452.5, Sodium 12752.8, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 21, Protein 96.8

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