Name: Asian Baked Chicken Legs
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Asian

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April 29, 2025

11 Ingredients

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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.

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Asian Baked Chicken Legs

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Ingredients

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WarningWheat and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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.

Add the smashed garlic, chopped ginger, and chicken legs to the bag. Seal bag and gently shake to thoroughly coat chicken in marinade.

Transfer the chicken legs to refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.

Using tongs, arrange the chicken legs on the baking sheet, allowing excess marinade to drip off into the bag.

Roast the chicken legs on middle rack of oven until slightly brown, 20-30 minutes.

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.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Transfer chicken legs to a plate and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped scallions, if desired. Serve immediately.

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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.