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Homemade Oven Baked Chicken Legs

Juicy chicken legs with perfectly crispy skin, seasoned to perfection – a family favorite that's easy to customize!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken legs (about 2 lbs) Feel free to adjust the quantity based on your gathering.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Use your favorite flavored oil if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • Fresh herbs (optional, such as rosemary or thyme) For additional flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Rinse the chicken legs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss in the chicken legs, ensuring each one is evenly coated.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken legs skin-side up on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
  1. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 35-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. Let the chicken legs rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you have leftovers, they can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days or frozen for about 3 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.