Recipes For Chicken Legse a versatile and affordable cut of meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways, including baking, grilling, frying, and sautéing. Here are some popular recipe ideas:
1 Baked chicken legs
Baked chicken legs the he method of preparation is something like this.
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken legs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foll.
3. Rinse the chicken legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. Brush the chicken legs with the oil and spice mixture, making sure to coat them
evenly.
6. Place the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet, with some space between
each piece.
7. Bake the chicken legs for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature
reaches 165°F and the skin is brown golden and crispy.
8. Remove the chicken legs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes
before serving.
2 BBQ Chicken Legs
BBQ chicken legs the method of preparation is something like this.
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken legs
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. 2. Rinse the chicken legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion
powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Brush the chicken legs with the BBQ sauce mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
5. Place the chicken legs on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until
the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is charred and crispy.
6. Brush the chicken legs with more BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of
grilling, if desired.
7. Remove the chicken legs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes
before serving.
3 Teriyaki chicken legs
Teriyaki chicken legs the method of preparation is something like this.
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken legs
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water atment
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
sliced green onions (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar,
garlic powder, and ginger powder.
2. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer
for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
3. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat
4. Rinse the chicken legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
5. Add the chicken legs to the skillet and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
6. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken legs and turn them to coat them evenly.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
8. Add the cornstarch moxture to the skillet and stir until the sauce has thickened.
9. Sprinkle the chicken legs with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, 10. Serve the teriyaki chicken legs hot with rice and vegetables.
4 Honey mustard chicken legs
Honey mustard chicken legs the method of preparation is something like this.
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken legs
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper atment
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
3. Rinse the chicken legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, apple cider
vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Brush the chicken legs with the honey mustard mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
6. Place the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet, with some space between
each piece.
7. Bake the chicken legs for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the skin is golden brown and crispy
8. Remove the chicken legs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes
before serving.
5 Lemon herb chicken legs
Lemon herb chicken legs the method of preparation is something like this.
Ingredients:
4-6 chicken legs
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper atment
1 lemon, thinly sliced
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
3. Rinse the chicken legs and pat them dry with paper towels.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried
basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Brush the chicken legs with the lemon herb mixture, making sure to coat them evenly
6. Place the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet, with some space between
each piece.
7. Arrange the lemon slices around the chicken legs.
8. Bake the chicken legs for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
9. Remove the chicken legs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
10. Serve the lemon herb chicken legs with the roasted lemon slices on top, if desired.
