Ingredients
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- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken legs.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and toss to coat.
- Arrange chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until skin is crispy and meat is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste for more flavor.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Method: Oven baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg