Best Simple Baked Chicken Legs Recipes
BAKED CHICKEN LEGS
Tender, juicy chicken legs that are tossed in seasonings and baked until they have a crispy skin!
Provided by Julie Evink
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degree F.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking oil. Set aside.
- Remove drumsticks from packaging. Pat them dry with paper towels. Place into a bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add oil oil and toss to coat.
- In a small bowl combine seasonings. Add to bowl/bag and toss until chicken is coated.
- Place drumsticks on the baking sheet. Place in a preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees or higher.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN LEGS
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
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
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEGS
Crispy baked chicken legs inspired by my daughter, Ivy. This is fast and easy.
Provided by Fernandes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place chicken legs in a large bowl. Spread chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt onto the chicken; pour sauce over top. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
EASY BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
These easy baked chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside--a flavorful, cheap meal to make any time!
Provided by Le12ahw
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Spread 1/4 cup of olive oil over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and line up drumsticks on top, alternating directions so that they fit. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter each, on the thick part of the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic salt, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover chicken with remaining olive oil; continue to bake until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 155.4 mg
SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
I wanted a basic way to cook drumsticks since they are cheaper than the breasts. I didn't want alot of spice or sauce on it so if you are looking that, this is not the recipe for you. We found it just right for us, the flavor of the chicken really comes through. I served with corn and twice baked potato casserole.
Provided by ND_Dawn
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 drumsticks, 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put some olive oil in the bottom of a 9x13 pan (just enough to put the drumsticks on).
- Add drumsticks (space enough apart so they aren't touching each other).
- Sprinkle generously with pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Add rosemary to the chicken, if desired.
- Bake at 375° F for half an hour. Turn drumsticks over and add more garlic powder, pepper and salt (same as before). Top with the parsley.
- Bake another half an hour, or until cooked until 160°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.9, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 266.1, Sodium 272.6, Protein 63.3
BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
Chicken leg quarters are still fairly reasonable at the grocery store. Often, a single chicken thigh looks a little skimpy on a dinner plate. Leg quarters yield two or three extra bites, and they are visually very satisfying. Bonus: cooking with the bones included gives a lot of flavor. A simple, tasty seasoning blend makes prep a breeze.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Chicken Legs
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Stir together smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Gently lift the skin and sprinkle in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning blend, using a fingertip to spread the seasoning around under the skin. Brush both sides of each leg quarter with melted butter.
- Evenly sprinkle remaining spice mixture on both sides of each quarter and set cut side up onto the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn the quarters cut side down using tongs and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Turn on the broiler and broil each side of the chicken leg quarters until skin is nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Test for a final internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Transfer chicken leg quarters to a serving plate. Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 220.7 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 571.2 mg
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