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whole chicken leg recipes

Baked Crispy Chicken Legs – just a few simple tricks make this chicken legs crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bake Chicken Legs, whole chicken leg recipes
Servings: 2
Calories: 529kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • oven

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken legs with skin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss chicken legs with olive oil, honey, herbs, garlic powder, and paprika. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Decorated with parsley and rosemary.

Notes

400°F for about 45-50 minutes,
425°F for about 40-45 minutes, the higher the temperature, the crispier the chicken gets.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 262mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg