Oven Baked Chicken Legs

Perfectly seasoned and oven roasted to perfection, these chicken legs are so crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and cook up in just 40 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 35

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 129kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken legs skin on
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
5 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Transfer the chicken legs onto the lined pan and bake for 35 minutes. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches at least 175°F (or up to 195°F). For extra crispy skin, turn on the broil setting for the final 2-3 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

Internal temperature: For the best texture, cook chicken legs to 175°F to 185°F. The extra heat breaks down collagen, resulting in juicy, fall-off-the-bone meat.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Reheat the chicken in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a preheated oven.

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