Easy to make, these baked chicken legs are perfect for an easy family dinner. Seasoned and marinated, they come out super juicy and are great to serve with all of your favorite sides.
These oven baked chicken legs are a great addition to your weekly meal rotation. They make a great change from chicken breast and are so effortless to make.
Seasoned in a lemon and herb marinade, they are perfect in their simplicity! Full of flavor, this juicy chicken has delicious crispy skin on the outside.
Why you will love this recipe!
- Effortless: Just toss the chicken legs in the marinade and bake. It’s a great recipe when you don’t have time to spend in the kitchen.
- Family friendly: This is a great recipe that the whole family will love. Serve with your favorite sides to keep everyone happy!
- Great for meal prep: These chicken legs are great for weeknight dinners, but they’re perfect for meal prep too to enjoy cold on your favorite salads or reheated.
- Chicken: This oven baked chicken drumsticks recipe is perfect for legs or drumsticks. I prefer skin on, but you can make them with skinless too. Make sure you pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Spices: salt and black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning (alternatively, you could use oregano, thyme, basil, rosemary, and sage).
How to cook chicken legs in oven – Instructions
- Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken drumsticks in the bowl (or a freezer bag) and coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or longer.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. You can also use a wire rack sprayed with a cooking spray.
- Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake chicken legs for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.
How long does it take to bake chicken at 450?
FAQ
Should you bake drumsticks at 400 or 425?
How long does it take to fully cook drumsticks in the oven?
At what temperature are drumsticks fully cooked?
How do you cook drumsticks in the oven?
Flavor drumsticks with all-purpose adobo seasoning and olive oil, toss them in the oven for 40 minutes and serve with Spanish rice. Something for the whole family – especially the kids. 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. 2. Push chicken skins back gently. Cut small slits through chicken meat with knife. Season chicken meat.
How long to bake chicken drumsticks?
For juicy, flavorful chicken with golden skin, it is best to bake chicken drumsticks at 400°F. At this high temperature, the chicken will be done in about 30 minutes. This recipe opts for an all-purpose seasoning blend, but there are countless other ways to add flavor to chicken drumsticks. Here are a few of our favorites.
How to cook roasted chicken drumsticks?
Bring more fun to your table with easy-to-make roasted chicken drumsticks. Flavor drumsticks with all-purpose adobo seasoning and olive oil, toss them in the oven for 40 minutes and serve with Spanish rice. Something for the whole family – especially the kids. 1. Preheat oven to 450°F. 2. Push chicken skins back gently.
How long does it take to cook drumsticks?
It involves cooking the drumsticks at a higher temperature (around 425°F/220°C) for a shorter time. This technique results in crispy skin and juicy, succulent meat. The cooking time for roasted drumsticks is approximately 25-30 minutes for boneless drumsticks and 40-45 minutes for bone-in drumsticks.