Easy Baked Chicken Legs

Ingredienti

• 6 chicken drumsticks (bone-in skin on) (see notes)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt & pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or more, to taste)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position. Line a baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Place the chicken pieces on the baking sheet and coat them all over with olive oil. Season them generously with salt & pepper. Sprinkle the smoked paprika on the skin, and then rub it on.

3. 3

   Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes. See recipe notes below for more info on timing. Optional: broil for a few more minutes to really crisp up the skin.

4. 4

   Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes prior to serving them (this ensures they will be juicy and tender).