Baked Chicken Legs
These baked chicken legs are tender and juicy, with a sweet and smoky seasoning and irresistibly crispy skin. Just 10 minutes of prep time!
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Ingredients
- 8 to 10 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs/drumsticks ((about 2 1/2 pounds))
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (dark works too)
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onion (optional for serving)
Steps
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Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels, and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the oil.
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In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle over the chicken, then toss to evenly coat. Let stand at room temperature while you preheat the oven, or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
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Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or a double layer of parchment paper.
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Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake chicken legs for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature is at least 165°F when a meat thermometer is inserted in the thickest part of the meat without touching bone; unlike Baked Chicken Breast, you don’t need to worry about pulling legs a few degrees early for resting time; up to 200°F will be fine. Let rest a few minutes, then serve hot sprinkled with cilantro or green onion.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (30% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| to 10 bone-in | 8 | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| light brown sugar | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 2 teaspoons | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 8.000 |
| ground cumin | 1 teaspoon | Rp 70.000/kg | Rp 350 |
| garlic powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| kosher salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground black pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| ground cayenne pepper | 0.25 teaspoon | - | - |
| Chopped fresh cilantro or green onion | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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