Baked Chicken Legs: Best Marinade for Juicy Flavor Explosion
Baked chicken legs marinated to perfection for a juicy flavor explosion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, honey, paprika, and black pepper.
- Marinate chicken legs in the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Legs, Marinade, Juicy Chicken