Roast Chicken Legs Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken Legs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 chicken legs
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters (about 2 lbs total); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

American · Main course · 55 min total

Roast Chicken Legs recipe videos

Juicy, crispy-skinned chicken legs roasted with garlic and herbs for an easy, flavorful weeknight dinner.

10
min prep

45
min cook

4
servings

450
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters (about 2 lbs total)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
Rub the mixture all over the chicken legs, including under the skin.
Place chicken legs skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
Roast for 40-45 minutes, until skin is golden and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

Tips

For extra crispy skin, pat chicken very dry and let it sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour before roasting.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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