Oven Baked Chicken Legs ( Juicy! )
These Baked Chicken Legs are the simplest way to quickly put dinner on the table! These baked chicken legs have perfectly crispy skin and are incredibly juicy! They are simple, delicious, and the ideal "emergency" meal for times when you don't want to worry about "what's for dinner?"
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 413kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels so the skin crisps up, then transfer them to a large bowl or a sealable plastic bag.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, and spices into a paste. Add it to the drumsticks, then seal the bag (or cover the bowl) and shake until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Place the drumsticks on the baking sheet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For extra-crispy skin, place the drumsticks under the broiler for a few minutes at the end, watching closely so they don't burn.
- Let the chicken rest for five minutes, then sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve.
NOTES
- To get rid of any moisture, pat the chicken dry using a paper towel. This, in my opinion, makes the chicken more crispy by helping the oil adhere to it. If I omit this step, I can truly see the difference.
- After frying, let the drumsticks five minutes to rest. This facilitates the meat absorbing all of the juice and taste.
- The skin is indeed made crisp by the high temperature. They will be ready in approximately 40 to 45 minutes if you bake them uncovered on the baking sheet without turning them.
- If necessary, broil at the end. Put your roasted chicken legs under the broiler for a few minutes if they're not quite crispy enough. Keep a tight eye on them to prevent burning!
- Flip Halfway Through Baking: After the chicken legs have cooked for 45 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and turn the meat over so that the sauce-covered bottom is now on top. This will ensure that all of the meat—top and bottom—is sticky, saucy, and delicious!
NUTRITION
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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