Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Legs
Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Legs are a comforting delight that brings warmth to your dinner table. With golden, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat infused with aromatic garlic and fresh herbs, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
- Coat the chicken legs in the marinade using a large bowl or zip-top bag.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). For extra crispiness, broil for an additional few minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg