Ingredients
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- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and thyme.
- Rub olive oil over chicken and season evenly 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.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in spices and olive oil for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg