Oven Baked Chicken Legs ( Juicy! )
The simplest way to quickly put dinner on the table is with Baked Chicken Legs! 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?" These are incredibly flavorful with every mouthful, with a golden exterior and a juicy, delicate interior. These are baked after being sprinkled in a tasty seasoning created with basic cupboard ingredients.
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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 tabespoon chopped parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
- Turn the oven on to 425 degrees. Apply nonstick cooking spray on a baking sheet. Put aside.
- To help the chicken legs become crispy, pat them dry with paper towels. Transfer to a bowl or a plastic bag that can be sealed. Toss to coat after adding oil.
- To make a paste, mix the oil, salt, and spices in a small basin. After adding the prepared seasoning to the drumsticks, toss to coat them evenly with oil and spices. To ensure that the chicken is thoroughly seasoned, shut and shake.
- Drumsticks should be placed on the baking sheet. Place the chicken in the oven and let it bake for forty minutes.
- until the interior temperature reaches 165 degrees, flipping halfway through. To make the skin of the chicken drumsticks more crispy, place them under the broiler for a few minutes.
- Before serving, give the chicken five minutes to rest.
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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