Easy Baked Chicken Legs

Perfectly juicy baked chicken legs is an easy and delicious recipe. Perfect as a quick lunch or dinner served with sides of your choice.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 kg (2lb) chicken legs / chicken drumsticks
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 garlic cloves (crushed/minced)
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, herbs and spices in a measuring jug.
2. 2Pour the marinade over the chicken and allow to marinade for at least 20 minutes but ideally overnight in the fridge.
3. 3Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
4. 4Transfer the chicken to a baking dish that is big enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.
5. 5Allow the chicken to bake for 20-30 minutes, turning halfway, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
6. 6Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5 minutes then serve.