Ingredients
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- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the chicken legs with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side up.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and add lemon slices if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the skin is crispy and the meat is cooked through.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg