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Oven Baked Chicken Legs

Oven Baked Chicken Legs are simple to make and budget-friendly, made with chicken drumsticks coated in herbs and spices, ready in under an hour!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Jacqui

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet (half-sheet)
  • 1 medium mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 12 medium chicken legs
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk the seasoning and olive oil together until well-combined.
  • Pat the chicken legs dry with a paper towel and add them to a mixing bowl. Toss until evenly coated in the seasoning. Place the drumsticks on the sheet pan in a single layer, leaving room between each one.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning over halfway through, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F with a meat thermometer.

Notes

Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!
Storage
Refrigerate for 2-3 days in an airtight container.
Freeze for 2-3 months in a freezer-safe container.
Cooking Tips
  • The chicken is technically finished cooking at 165°F, but because drumsticks are considered dark meat, they get more tender around 175°F.
  • I use a long pair of tongs to flip the drumsticks halfway through the cooking time. Be careful because the oven is very hot!
  • I like using a baking sheet, but you can also make this in a baking dish.
  • I like to use parchment paper to line the baking sheet because it's easy, but you can also grease the sheet pan with cooking spray.
  • The bake time may change depending on how big the chicken legs are.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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