![]() ![]() I coat the inside of the drumsticks with olive oil & then shake on seasoning, turn the leg over & repeat. I cut the skin in a line down the inside of the leg & then pull the skin back on the entire drumstick. The one thing I do differently is to bake the flavor of the seasoning right into the meat instead of the outside of the skin. Truly you can modify the seasoning to whatever taste floats your boat. I love drumsticks and chicken thighs! Cheap, easy to prepare & cook and oh so yummy with just a little seasoning added…. So there you have it, friends! A delicious, simple dinner that everyone loves! Be sure to print/save/pin/bookmark this recipe because it’s one of those basic recipes that you’ll keep coming back to. To Reheat: Skip the microwave, and throw them on a baking sheet in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until hot. Storing this way will keep them fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Store leftover chicken legs in an airtight container or tightly wrap in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Caprese Salad with Garlic Balsamic Dressing.Butter Rice (my favorite way to make rice!). ![]() Side Dishes to Serve with Baked Chicken Legs: You can also cover it and move it to a higher rack in the oven. In this case I would cover it with foil for the duration of the bake time until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. If you notice your oven runs hot or if you have the chicken on a lower rack in your oven, you may notice the chicken skin roasting too quickly, thus making it darker on the outside quicker than you may like. I did end up lining my baking sheet with foil because I like the easy cleanup but you don’t have to do this if that is preferred.īake, uncovered in a hot oven (about 40-45 mins) and you will have crispy, flavorful, golden brown chicken legs. Rub each chicken leg with olive oil and sprinkle with the homemade spice mix. This spice mix doesn’t have any pronounced or obvious flavors so when it is rubbed and baked onto this chicken, you will notice yourself saying “wow, this is good chicken” without realizing what is making it so good. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, onion powder, poultry seasoning, and paprika. Lay the dried drumsticks onto a baking sheet that has been lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Every package will be different based on weight, but 8 should be about average. I used two pounds of chicken drumsticks which ended up being about 8. Start by opening up your package of chicken legs and drying them off with a paper towel. Just let the oven do the work! While the chicken legs bake, you can make whatever sides you like so by the time you pull them out, dinner can be served right away. After the 10 minutes of prep work, this turns into the easiest recipe ever. Store either in a freezer bag, with as much air removed as possible, for up to three months.I purposely made this recipe as easy as possible with the simplest of ingredients. You can wrap the whole chicken in a double layer of plastic wrap or remove the chicken from the bone. I like to bake the leg quarters in large batches and freeze the chicken for quick meal prep. The cooked meat is perfect for soups like Chicken and Dumplings, Chicken Pot Pie or this super tasty Curry Chicken Salad with Raisins. I love this roasted Honeynut Squash recipe because it can bake right along side the chicken.Īnother option is to cut all the chicken off the bones and dice or shred the chicken for use in other dishes. To cut, turn the leg quarter over and cut along the white line that separates the thigh from the drumstick. ![]() Use any kind of softened butter or neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable oil if you prefer or require dairy-free.Ĭhicken leg quarters can be served whole or separate the thigh and drumstick for smaller portions. I find that the 10 pound bags of frozen leg quarters are the cheapest option working out to about $.50 per pound in my area! You can also adjust this recipe to bake as much or as little chicken as you like.īutter (or Oil): Use whatever fat you have on hand. IngredientsĬhicken Leg Quarters: You can use fresh or thawed frozen leg quarters. Baking the chicken on a baking rack also allows the skin to get nice and crispy. And since they are dark meat, they stay really juicy and flavorful. Leg quarters are one of THE MOST affordable cuts of meat that you can buy. Serve your baked leg quarters whole or shred the meat for quick meal prep!Īs an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Baking keeps the chicken juicy on the inside with mouthwatering crispy skin, and you’ve got the convenience of one pan clean up. Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are a fantastic, affordable cut of meat that is so easy to make. ![]()
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