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Easy Baked Chicken Legs

Easy Baked Chicken Legs

This simple recipe for baked chicken legs results in juicy, flavorful meat with crispy skin. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces chicken legs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
  • Pat chicken legs dry and rub with olive oil.
  • Season chicken legs evenly with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil the chicken legs for the last 2-3 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.