Baked Chicken Legs

Crispy Baked Chicken Legs with Pesto Sauce - A simple, keto-friendly delight offering tender, flavorful chicken with a golden, crispy skin, and a delightful homemade pesto sauce!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 12 ounces skin-in, bone-in chicken legs
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt (to taste)
• Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Mix together garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
3. 3Dry the chicken legs with a paper towel so the seasoning sticks better.
4. 4Rub them with olive oil.
5. 5Sprinkle the spice mix all over the chicken legs, making sure to cover every side. Rub the spices into the meat with your hands for more flavor.
6. 6Put them on a lined baking sheet.
7. 7Bake for 40-45 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). The skin should be crispy and golden.
8. 8Take the juicy chicken legs out of the oven and let them sit for a few minutes before serving.