BBQ Chicken Legs
Perfectly juicy and bursting with smoky-sweet flavor, these BBQ Chicken Legs are a simple yet mouthwatering favorite for any dinner or gathering. Coated in a delectable spice blend featuring paprika, garlic, and onion powders, the chicken legs are roasted to tender perfection before being brushed with a layer of sticky barbecue sauce, which caramelizes beautifully under a quick broil. With just 15 minutes of prep and a cooking process that requires minimal hands-on time, this recipe ensures a stress-free experience. Ideal for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts, these oven-baked BBQ chicken legs pair wonderfully with classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or grilled veggies. Try them today for an irresistible combination of crisp skin, tender meat, and bold barbecue flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the sheet.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Add chicken legs to the bowl and toss until they are evenly coated in the oil and spice mixture.
Arrange the coated chicken legs on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are spaced evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken legs from the oven and brush them generously with BBQ sauce.
Return the chicken legs to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil and place the chicken legs back in for 2-3 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the BBQ chicken legs with your choice of sides and extra BBQ sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.0 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.7 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 907 mg | 302% | |
| Sodium | 3980 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 175.9 g | 352% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2411 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
