Baked Chicken Legs

Name: Baked Chicken Legs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 pounds chicken leg quarters; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

These baked chicken legs are crispy on the outside, juicy inside and packed with flavor thanks to a simple blend of pantry spices.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 pounds chicken leg quarters
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and thyme. Brush chicken legs with olive oil; roll each into spice mixture so legs are coated. Place on foil-lined baking sheets. Bake until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°, 35-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

6 ounces cooked chicken: 316 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 95mg cholesterol, 1264mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein.

These baked chicken legs are coated with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme. You probably have most of these pantry staples on hand, so all you have to do is buy the chicken! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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