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April 29, 2025
Enjoy barbecue chicken legs year round with the help of your oven. No grill needed! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
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Barbecue Baked Chicken Legs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Place the chicken legs in a large mixing bowl and season with the salt and black pepper. Add the barbecue sauce and toss with a rubber spatula to thoroughly coat the chicken in the sauce.
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Arrange the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet.
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Roast the chicken legs on middle rack of oven until slightly brown, 20-30 minutes.
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Set the oven to broil. Broil the chicken until the skin is caramelized and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the 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 to a plate and serve immediately, with additional barbecue sauce and with green onions if desired.
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)
- Skin Crispiness Technique 🍗Pat chicken legs completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy skin and better barbecue sauce adherence.
- Sauce Layer Strategy 🥫Apply barbecue sauce in multiple thin layers during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to prevent burning and create a rich glaze.
- Elevated Rack Trick 🍽️Use a wire rack on your baking sheet to allow air circulation and prevent soggy bottom, resulting in more even cooking and crispier skin.
- Green Onion Pro Garnish 🌱Slice green onions diagonally for a more professional presentation and to release more aromatic oils when garnishing.
- Marinade Magic 💦For deeper flavor, marinate chicken legs in half of the barbecue sauce for 2-4 hours before cooking to enhance taste penetration.
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