Easy baked chicken legs with lots of flavor.
Servings: 8
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked paprika is better!)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Lightly oil the bottom of a baking sheet.
- Coat the chicken legs in olive oil completely.
- Coat the legs in seasoning, either tossing in a bag or dusting on. Flip over and season both sides
- Bake in oven for 40 minutes, making sure internal temperature reaches 165F minimum.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 leg (but who stops there?)
Calories: 177cal
Protein: 17g
Carbs: 1-2g
Fat: 11g
Sodium: 575mg
Tips and Tricks
- Use smoked paprika for a hint of a smoky kick flavor
- Don’t stop with my measurements! They are only a suggestion. I love absolutely coating the chicken in seasoning for more flavor
- Add various other seasonings to have a different flavor! There are plenty of rubs and packets to try.
- Use less salt to reduce sodium. The other seasonings will make up for it.
Seasoned chicken legs that are full of flavor!
These are so good I can’t stop eating them! They’re tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. What really gives it a good taste is the smoked paprika if you used that. It has just the slightly amount of kick without making your mouth hurt, and I am completely unable to eat spicy food. Also, this recipe is super simple and works every time.
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