Description
A simple yet delicious recipe for oven-baked chicken legs, seasoned with a flavorful spice rub and complemented by barbecue sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry and place them in a large bowl.
- Mix together the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken legs.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the barbecue sauce over the chicken legs.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken legs in the spice mixture for a few hours or overnight. Optionally, broil the chicken for extra crispiness.
