SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN LEGS

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We have some family members who love chicken legs, and every now and then, I have enough to treat them. This recipe starts with a simple salt water brine that makes them tender and juicy and removes discoloration that is sometimes found along the bone. Season it up with Italian flavors, as suggested, or use your own favorite combo!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Legs

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds chicken legs
4 cups water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
¼ cup garlic-infused olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Place chicken legs in a medium bowl.
  • Stir water and salt together in a separate bowl until salt dissolves. Pour salt water over the chicken legs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a pan large enough to accommodate the chicken legs without crowding them, about 8-inch square.
  • Drain chicken legs and pat dry. Coat with oil, then sprinkle both sides with rosemary and pepper. Place in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Arrange on a platter and garnish with rosemary sprig. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 141.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 3021.8 mg

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