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Baked Chicken Legs stacked on top of one another and served on a platter.
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Baked Chicken Legs
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

Easy Baked Chicken Legs with juicy, tender chicken and crispy, golden skin.

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Chicken Legs, Baked Drumsticks
Servings: 6
Calories: 366 kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony
Ingredients
  • 3 - 4 pounds chicken legs
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons avocado or canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced parsley (optional)
Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Pat the chicken legs dry with a paper towel and transfer them to a rimmed sheet pan, preferably lined with aluminum foil.

  2. Combine Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl and stir to combine.

  3. Drizzle the drumsticks with oil and sprinkle over the seasoning and parsley. Rub all over each chicken leg to adhere.

  4. Bake for 20 minutes. Then, turn each drumstick and continue to bake for 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Legs
Amount Per Serving (2 chicken legs)
Calories 366 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 140mg47%
Sodium 902mg39%
Potassium 306mg9%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 139IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.