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April 29, 2025
A sweet soy, garlic, and sesame marinade imparts big flavor in these easy-to-make chicken legs. For more flavorful wings, plan for up to 12 hours of marinating time. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
11 Ingredients
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Asian Baked Chicken Legs
Instructions
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Place the tamari, brown sugar, honey, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil in a gallon-sized zip-top bag. Seal the bag and shake vigorously to combine.
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Add the smashed garlic, chopped ginger, and chicken legs to the bag. Seal bag and gently shake to thoroughly coat chicken in marinade.
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Transfer the chicken legs to refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
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Using tongs, arrange the chicken legs on the baking sheet, allowing excess marinade to drip off into the bag.
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Roast the chicken legs on middle rack of oven until slightly brown, 20-30 minutes.
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Set oven to broil. Broil the chicken until skin is caramelized and chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on chicken to ensure it does not burn.
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Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Transfer chicken legs to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions, if desired. Serve immediately.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Marinade Magic 🥢For maximum flavor penetration, use a resealable plastic bag for marinating and gently massage the marinade into the chicken legs to ensure even coating.
- Sesame Seed Technique 🌱Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and bring out a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Ginger Pro Tip 🥣Use the edge of a spoon to easily peel fresh ginger, which removes the skin more efficiently and with less waste than a traditional peeler.
- Moisture Retention Hack 💧Create a foil tent over the chicken during the first half of baking to lock in moisture, then remove to allow the exterior to crisp up beautifully.
- Glaze Layering Technique 🍯Apply the honey-based glaze in multiple thin layers during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to build a rich, caramelized exterior without burning.
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