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juicy Baked Chicken Legs Marinated Raw Chicken Legs – Juicy chicken legs ready for the oven: perfectly seasoned for maximum flavor

Juicy Baked Chicken Legs

Tender, flavorful chicken legs baked to perfection, juicy inside and crispy on the outside—perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 327
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for seasoning marinade
  • 2 teaspoons Adobo all-purpose seasoning or substitute Creole/Cajun
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning dried herbs blend
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika adds smoky flavor
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder for subtle onion taste
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt adjust if using salty seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred
  • 8 chicken legs drumsticks, skin on for best texture
  • ½ Tablespoon butter for greasing baking dish
  • ½ yellow onion thinly sliced (for aromatics and flavor)
  • ½ green bell pepper thinly sliced (adds mild sweetness)
  • ½ cup chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour to thicken broth at bottom of dish

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Adobo seasoning, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. mix
  2. Rinse the chicken legs and trim any excess fat or leftover feathers. Pat dry completely with paper towels. prep
  3. Place the chicken legs in a large mixing bowl and pour the seasoning mixture over them. Massage seasoning evenly into all surfaces. mix
  4. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter. Arrange the chicken legs inside and scatter the sliced onion and bell pepper around them. assemble
  5. Combine the flour and chicken broth in a small bowl, stirring until no lumps remain. Pour this mixture into the bottom of the baking dish around the chicken, not on top. mix
  6. Carefully remove the foil, baste the chicken legs with the broth from the bottom of the dish, and return to the oven uncovered for another 30 minutes. bake
  7. Optional: Baste again before serving. Serve hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite side. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 150ServingCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 315mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

These chicken legs are irresistibly juicy and tender, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual weeknight meals.

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