A Chef's Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Legs Recipe Is Solid by Marcus Lopez


A Chef's Quick & Easy Baked Chicken Legs Recipe Is Solid

Looking for a quick and easy dinner that even those picky kids will love? These chicken legs that a friend showed me how to make a few years ago are always a solid. You can grill or bake this easy chicken recipe. Your choice.

Yes, you'll notice there are no measurements for this recipe. Take a deep breath. With this chicken recipe go with your heart on how much of each ingredient you want to add. You really can't go wrong. Be sure to allow time for the chicken to marinate at least 24 hours. Do it the night before or in the morning before tackling your day.

Serve these seasoned chicken legs with your favorite side dishes. Brussels sprouts, carrots, green beans, corn or whatever vegetable your family enjoys and a grain or mashed potatoes are always good bets. Pack the leftover chicken for lunch the next day. Bone apple tea.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 24 hours to marinate
Cook Time: 30 to 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 to 50 minutes plus 24 hours to marinate
Servings: varies

Ingredients

  • chicken legs
  • yellow mustard
  • Dijon mustard
  • paprika
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • tomato bouillon and/or chicken bouillon 
  • salt and pepper

Here's how to make it:

  1. Put all the ingredients into a gallon zipper bag. Toss to coat. Let the chicken sit overnight in the refrigerator. 
  2. Grill the chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F or bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 30 to 40 minutes. 

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Tomato Bouillon $3 & Up
Garlic Powder $3 & Up
Onion Powder $3 & Up
Paprika $3 & Up
Yellow Mustard $1 & Up
Dijon Mustard $2 & Up

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Donna John
Making this! Yum. My kind of recipe. I may use chicken thighs instead. Or both legs and thighs.
Elisa Schmitz
Yummy! I like the combination of flavors, and the creativity of the amounts. I enjoy experimenting, thanks!
Donna John
No. The chef states, "Yes, you'll notice there are no measurements for this recipe. Take a deep breath. With this chicken recipe go with your heart on how much of each ingredient you want to add. You really can't go wrong. Be sure to allow time for the chicken to marinate at least 24 hours. Do it the night before or in the morning before tackling your day."

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