Oven Roasted Chicken Legs

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: European

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 462kcal

Author: Edyta

Oven Roasted Chicken Legs - either thighs, drumsticks, or even whole; can be the easiest dinner one can make when the time is scarce. 5 minutes prep time is all you'll need.

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Ingredients

2 Chicken Thighs
4 Chicken Drumsticks
2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra Virgin
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Salt Himalayan or Kosher
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly grounded
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Oregano Dried
1/2 teaspoon Thyme Dried
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Butter optional for a crispy skin

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F.
In a bowl combine: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika, turmeric, oregano, thyme and cayenne;
Place the chicken in the oven-safe dish like casserole or cast-iron skillet;
Pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it on both sides; (This can be done a night before and kept refrigerated before cooking);
Place the chicken skin side up and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika (for more intense color); Transfer the casserole to the hot oven.
Roast the chicken for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F;
After about 20 minutes of roasting, you can add a little pat of butter on each piece of chicken for crispier skin. It is an optional step and can be omitted;
Once the chicken reaches 165 F remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can cook whole legs instead of thighs and drumsticks. The roasting time will be longer - approximately an hour.

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