Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and dried herbs.
- Rub olive oil over the chicken legs, then evenly coat with the spice mixture.
- Place chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices for variation.
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for an additional 2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg