Baked Chicken Legs

Easy to make, these baked chicken legs are perfect for an easy family dinner. Seasoned and marinated, they come out super juicy and are great to serve with all of your favorite sides.

📝 Ingredients

• 3 - 4 lbs chicken legs / drumsticks (pat dry with paper towels)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 large lemon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
2. 2Place the chicken drumsticks in the bowl and coat them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or longer.
3. 3Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. 4Arrange the drumsticks in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
5. 5Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.