Oven roasted chicken legs: Discover the crispy secret!
Golden, crispy-skinned, juicy and packed with herb-garlic flavor, these oven roasted chicken legs are perfect for a family-friendly dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 whole chicken legs (thigh + drumstick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Pat chicken legs completely dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, melted butter, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub seasoning mixture all over the chicken, making sure to coat under the skin for extra flavor.
- Place chicken legs skin-side up in a baking dish.
- Roast for 40–45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F) and skin is deeply golden and crispy.
- For extra crispiness, broil 2–3 minutes at the end.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Always dry the skin for maximum crisp.
- Let chicken rest before cutting to keep it juicy.
- Add lemon slices to the pan for bright flavor.
- Marinate 2–4 hours for even deeper taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: unknown