Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Legs

Crispy spice crust and tender meat underneath. Tasty! Chicken legs baked in the oven are one of the simplest and fastest dishes. Thanks to the mixture of herbs and spices, the chicken turns out gorgeous: aromatic, tasty and juicy. An excellent treat to pair with a glass of white wine.
cook time: 1h
Noah Merrick
Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken Legs

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

192
Calories
15g
Fat
15g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Garlic (dry) 0.5 tsp
Salt to taste
Lemon juice (0.5 lemon) 35 ml
Butter 60 g
Paprika 1 tsp
Herbal mixture (1 teaspoon) g
Chicken legs (you can use other parts of the chicken) 800 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake chicken legs in the oven with a crust? To begin, prepare all the necessary ingredients according to the list. Instead of drumsticks, you can use other parts of the chicken, such as legs, thighs, and breast. Melt the butter and cool. Squeeze the juice from one half of a lemon in a way convenient for you. Thaw frozen poultry first on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Read about the intricacies of proper defrosting in the article at the link at the end of the recipe.

Step 2

Step 2
Wash the chicken drumsticks, dry them and place in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and lemon juice. Mix everything thoroughly. Leave for 10 minutes. Turn on the oven to 200 degrees.

Step 3

Step 3
In a bowl, combine Italian herbs, dry garlic, paprika and salt. Mix thoroughly. If you wish, you can add your own spices to taste: ground black pepper, ground coriander, suneli hops, curry. Or use ready-made chicken spice mixtures.

Step 4

Step 4
Place the chicken in a foil-lined baking dish and sprinkle the spice mixture on all sides. How long to bake chicken legs in the oven? At 200 degrees it will take 35-40 minutes. Periodically brush the drumsticks with the juice from the bottom of the pan. If the chicken has a golden brown crust and the bird is not ready yet, cover the pan with foil. The exact baking time depends on your technique and ingredients. Read about baking dishes and oven features in the articles below.

Step 5

Step 5
Serve baked chicken legs with a crispy crust immediately with any side dish. Bon appetit!

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