Simple Baked Chicken Legs With Big Flavor
These simple baked chicken legs require just two steps to make truly flavorful chicken with no marinating or advanced prepping needed!
Talk about easy! These baked chicken legs are one of the simplest dishes I make. It’s ready in essentially two steps. Rub the chicken with oil and spices and bake. That’s it! Pinky promise.
I also guarantee big flavor with just three spices. I know, it’s sound crazy and almost seems too good to be true, but I believe you will be pleasantly surprised by this recipe.
This post is about how to make delicious simple baked chicken legs.
Simple Baked Chicken Legs
What do I need to make these baked chicken legs?
To make this recipe, you will need:
- Chicken legs/drumsticks: Skin on, with bone.
- Olive Oil: This is needed to help the spices “stick” to the chicken.
- Turmeric: This may be a surprising spice to use, but the turmeric, salt and pepper make a very pleasing combination of flavors.
- Salt: To taste.
- Pepper: To taste.
- Dried Parsley: Optional. For garnish purposes only.
How do I make this recipe?
First, prep the chicken legs. Drizzle them with olive oil and add the seasoning. Rub it all together. The immediate next step is to bake it, you do not need to let this chicken marinate!
Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered at 400°F for 1 hour. The chicken legs will be done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Personally, I don’t mind it if the chicken roasts a little longer because I love the browning that occurs on the outside of the chicken. I think that’s where the magic happens.
Shortcuts and Timesavers
- This whole recipe is a shortcut because we cut out the entire marinating process.
- This recipe also only calls for 3 spices which cuts down on the prepping process.
- Although this recipe calls for 5 pounds of chicken, which, I know, may seem like a lot (it’s about 10-15 drumsticks depending on the size), I sometimes like to double it and freeze half of it for another meal. This saves me even more time and effort because I’m making two dinners at once!
What can I serve with these baked chicken legs?
Consider serving these chicken legs with any of the following:
- Fluffy and Simple Basmati Rice Recipe | The Only Recipe You Need
- The Best Basic Bulgur Recipe
- Balsamic Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
- Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf With Lentils, Currants, And Dates
- Middle Eastern Cucumber Salad
- Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
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This post was about how to make simple baked chicken legs with big flavor.
Simple Baked Chicken Legs
Ingredients
- 5 pounds chicken legs
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ teaspoons turmeric
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prep the chicken, leave the skin on, and put in a big bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and add the turmeric, salt, and pepper. Mix to evenly coat all of the chicken legs.
- Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 45-60 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the outside is browned. Enjoy!