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    Home » Chicken » Easy Baked Chicken Legs

    Published: Oct 4, 2019 · Modified: Oct 31, 2019 by Kemi · This post may contain affiliate links

    Easy Baked Chicken Legs

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    Easy Baked Chicken Legs! Moist, tender, juicy, crisp are the words to describe this delicious baked chicken legs recipe. Easy to make and makes use of few ingredients, it can be paired with fried spaghetti for perfect dinner.

    Easy baked chicken legs. moist and crispy baked chicken legs

    My love for chicken legs quarters in it's full glory (bone in, skin on) is on another level. I personally think this is the best part of chicken after chicken wings ofcourse. Like, it's both thigh and drumstick in one so apart from enjoying the size of 2 in 1 which means you get more meat, it's also convenient and cheap and full of flavour consistent with dark meat.
    I am not the only one in my family who loves chicken. My children and husband share this love with me. When it comes to baked chicken, we don't ever get enough.

    Chicken legs is both drumstick and thigh in one. Some people also call this chicken part chicken laps. This baked chicken legs recipe is moist and juicy and it's quick to prepare.
    As usual with my recipes, i have put step by step pictures of the process but this baked chicken legs recipe is so simple it's almost not necessary.

    What i love about this easy baked chicken legs recipe

    Simple ingredients -  6 ingredients are all you need to make this crispy baked chicken legs recipe.

    Easy -  It takes just 5 minutes preparation and the oven does the rest of the job.

    Delicious - It's juicy, moist, crispy and delicious.

    Inexpensive - It's cheaper than white meat

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    Baked chicken legs ingredients

    The ingredients for this recipe are:

    Chicken Legs

    Dried thyme

    Oregano

    Black pepper

    Parsley

    Olive oil

    Curry powder

    DIRECTIONS

    Pat chicken legs dry with kitchen towel to remove excess moisture and put in a bowl.

    Add in all the other ingredients.

    Mix well making sure the rub gets into all parts. Leave to sit for 5 minutes. If you have enough time you can cover the bowl with cling film and put in the fridge for the chicken to marinate for longer.

    Place baking sheet /parchment paper on a baking tray and arrange the marinated chicken legs on it.

    step by step easy baked chicken legs

    Put the chicken tray in the oven and bake till golden brown.

    How long to bake chicken legs

    When it comes to poultry, it is key to get the temperature and timing right.
    For food safety, internal temperature must reach 165F or 75C.
    You can ensure this by using meat thermometer. Insert the meat thermometer into the chicken in such a way it sits along the bone for the most accurate temperature. If using boneless chicken, internal temperature should still be 165F or 75C.

    How long to cook chicken legs in oven at 180?

    Bake chicken legs at 180 Celcius for 40- 45 minutes.

    How long to cook chicken legs in oven at 350?

    45 - 55 minutes at 350 Fahrenheit

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    EXTRA TIPS

    Buy Organic chicken

    Drain the juice after 10 minutes

    Turn chicken over after 20 minutes in the oven for the other side to brown .

    For crispy skin, increase the temperature of the oven to 200C 3-5 minutes before taking out.

    Be careful not to over bake and dry out the chicken.

    What to eat chicken legs with

    Serve baked chicken legs with:

    Instant pot Basmati rice

    Long grain rice

    Fried Spaghetti

    Sides like Coleslaw, salad for delicous, satisfying dinner

    Easy baked chicken legs. moist and crispy baked chicken legs

    Other Frequently asked questions

    How many calories are in a baked chicken leg ?

    384 Calories in Chicken leg with bone in and skin on.

    Can i bake at lower temperature?
    Yes you can. Bake for additional minutes if baking chicken legs at a lower temperature.

    What is 165 Fahrenheit in Celsius

    165 Fahrenheit is equivalent to 75 Celsius

    Can i use drumstick for this recipe?

    Yes. You can use drumstick and follow this recipe. You will get similar results
    Can i cook chicken leg without the skin?

    Yes you can.

    How to Store

    They keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you need to store longer than that, put in ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months. When needed, bring out easy baked chicken legs from the freezer, thaw and heat.

    Easy baked chicken legs. moist and crispy baked chicken legs
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    5 from 3 votes

    Easy Baked Chicken Legs

    Easy Baked Chicken Legs! Moist, tender, juicy, crisp are the words to describe this delicious baked chicken legs recipe. Easy to make and makes use of few ingredients, it can be paired with fried spaghetti for perfect dinner.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: baked chicken legs recipe, easy baked chicken legs, how long to bake chicken legs
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 384kcal
    Author: Kemi
    Cost: $6

    Equipment

    • Oven

    Ingredients

    • 5 Chicken Legs
    • 1 tspn Dried thyme
    • ¼ tspn Oregano
    • ¼ tspn Black pepper
    • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
    • 1 tbsp Parsley
    • 1 tbsp Olive oil
    • 1 seasoning cube optional
    • Salt

    Instructions

    • Pat chicken legs dry with kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Put chicken legs in a bowl
    • Add in all the other ingredients.
    • Mix well making sure the rub gets into all parts. Leave to sit for 5 minutes. If you have enough time you can cover the bowl with clingfilm and put in the fridge for the chicke to marinate for longer.
    • Place baking sheet/ parchment paper on a baking tray and arrange the marinated chicken legs on it.
    • Put the chicken tray in the oven and bake for 45 minutes at 180 Celcius (375F) or till golden brown.

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    Notes

    Enjoy on it's own or serve with rice, with salad and more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 384kcal

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    Comments

    1. Bolatito says

      October 05, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect and the taste is so original... thanks for the recipe❤️

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        October 14, 2019 at 4:02 pm

        Good to know the recipe was perfect for you. Thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    2. Nicole Strnatka says

      October 04, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      SO good! And easily versatile on all chicken... even wings!

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        October 07, 2020 at 12:28 am

        Yes, it is! Thanks for the feedback Nicole.

        Reply
    3. Chris says

      May 27, 2022 at 11:51 am

      I have been observing your blog, looks good and would like to use your recipes.

      Reply
      • Kemi says

        May 31, 2022 at 12:30 am

        Thank you Chris!

        Reply

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