Recipes

Baked Chicken Legs

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Description

These baked chicken legs are crispy on the outside, juicy inside and packed with flavor thanks to a simple blend of pantry spices.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 pounds chicken leg quarters
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and thyme. Brush chicken legs with olive oil; roll each into spice mixture so legs are coated. Place on foil-lined baking sheets. Bake until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°, 35-40 minutes.