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Baked Chicken Legs

Baked Chicken Legs - one of the best baked chicken legs recipe ever, with honey, lemon pepper seasoning and liquid smoke. Easy recipe with crispy skin chicken drumsticks, perfect for tonight's dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: American Recipes
Cuisine: Chicken
Keyword: Baked Chicken Legs
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. (900g) chicken legs (chicken drumsticks)
  • 2-1/4 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon bottled lemon pepper seasoning
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon Hickory Liquid Smoke
  • pinch of salt
  • parsley leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (207°C).
  • In a big bowl, add the chicken legs, honey, lemon pepper seasoning, cayenne pepper, liquid smoke and salt together. Stir to mix well.
    Baked Chicken Legs
  • Arrange the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scoop the marinade on the chicken legs.
    Baked Chicken Legs
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, then turn over to the other side and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the chicken meat is just cooked through. Broil for 1 minute or until the skin turns golden brown and crispy.
  • Garnish the baked chicken legs with chopped parsley, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4people | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g