Baked Chicken Legs
Oven baked chicken legs are the perfect easy dinner. Made with really simple ingredients and quick prep time, this will be a win with the whole family.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 - 5 pounds chicken legs patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken legs with olive oil.1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 - 5 pounds chicken legs
- Whisk together the spices. Generously rub the seasonings on the chicken legs.2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons paprika, 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Place the chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken for 35 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through baking or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. (Optional: While the chicken legs are baking, make my homemade bbq sauce to go with them.)
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.