
Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs
Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs are a versatile and affordable dinner option. If you’re looking to add some excitement to your dinner routine, why not try spicing things up with a delicious recipe. If you are looking to provide a tasty meal that the family will love on a budget then this is the meal for you. With a little creativity, you can easily turn chicken legs into a crowd-pleasing dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Turn ordinary chicken drumsticks into something special.
Author: It is a Keeper
Meal Type: Eggs Free
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: EASY
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 623 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup - Butter
- 2 - Lemons
- 3 teaspoons - All Purpose Seasoning, or salt and pepper
- 1 tsp - Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp - Sriracha
- 4 cloves - Garlic
- 24 - Whole chicken legs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheets with non-stick foil.
- Season the chicken with 1 1/2 tsp of All purpose seasoning and set aside.
- In a large sauce pan, melt the butter.
- Add the lemon juice, All Purpose seasoning, cayenne, Sriracha and garlic, and stir. Set aside.
- Using tongs, dip chicken pieces in butter mixture, ensuring each piece is completely coated.
- Place chicken on foil-lined baking sheets.
- Using remaining butter mixture, baste all chicken pieces one final time before placing in oven.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, basting several times.
- Chicken should be golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- If you prefer crispier chicken, place baking sheet under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
Nutrition
Energy: 623 kcal | Total Fat: 50 g | Saturated: 18 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 254 mg | Total Carbs: 2 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 40 g | Sodium: 316 mg | Polyunsaturated: 8 g | Monounsaturated: 19 g
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