Name: Simple Baked Chicken Legs
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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April 29, 2025

7 Ingredients

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Break away from boring chicken breast with easy, flavorful baked chicken drumsticks.

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Simple Baked Chicken Legs

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Ingredients

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

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

Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl and season with the salt and pepper. Add the olive oil, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss with a rubber spatula to thoroughly coat the chicken in oil and seasonings.

Arrange the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet.

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

Set the oven to broil. Broil the chicken until skin is caramelized and meat has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, 3-5 minutes. Keep a close eye on the 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 serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Brine Magic 🧂
Pat chicken drumsticks completely dry with paper towels before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness and better spice adherence.
Paprika Power 🌶️
Toast your paprika in a dry pan for 30 seconds before using to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles in your chicken.
Rack Technique 🍗
Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet to allow air circulation, which creates an evenly crispy exterior on all sides of the drumsticks.
Oil Massage Trick 💦
Massage the olive oil into the chicken before adding dry seasonings to help spices stick and create a more uniform, flavorful coating.
Skin Crisp Technique 🔥
Finish the chicken under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy skin without drying out the meat.