How to Bake Chicken Legs

Baking chicken legs is an easy and tasty way to prepare chicken. Here's a simple recipe for baking chicken legs:

Ingredients: - 6-8 chicken legs - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon onion powder - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

3. Place the chicken legs in a baking dish, and brush the spice mixture over them, making sure to coat each leg thoroughly.

4. Bake the chicken legs for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat reaches 165°F (74°C). You can use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.

5. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

6. Optional: for crispy skin, broil the chicken legs for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.

7. Serve the chicken legs hot with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Enjoy your delicious baked chicken legs!