Cheesy Chicken Legs
Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with these irresistibly crispy and flavorful Cheesy Chicken Legs! Coated in a savory blend of shredded cheddar, grated parmesan, and seasoned breadcrumbs, each bite is a perfect balance of tender chicken and gooey, golden-cheese crust. This easy-to-follow recipe uses a simple dredging technique of flour, beaten eggs, and the cheesy breadcrumb mixture to ensure every leg is perfectly coated and oven-baked to achieve a crunchy exterior without the need for frying. Perfect for family dinners or game-day snacks, these cheesy chicken legs pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce or sides like roasted veggies or garlic mashed potatoes. Ready in just an hour, this dish is a guaranteed hit for cheese and chicken lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken legs
- 1 cup (shredded) cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup (grated) parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large (beaten) eggs
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 as needed olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet and set aside.
In a shallow bowl, mix together the shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
In a third shallow bowl, place the all-purpose flour.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and set them aside.
Dredge each chicken leg in the flour, ensuring it is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Dip the floured chicken legs into the beaten eggs, making sure they are fully coated.
Press each egg-coated chicken leg into the cheese and breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing down to ensure the coating sticks well.
Place the coated chicken legs on the prepared wire rack. Lightly spray them with olive oil cooking spray to help the coating crisp up while baking.
Bake the chicken legs in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chicken legs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Cheesy Chicken Legs with your favorite dipping sauce or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.2 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1116 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 590 mg | 13% | |
*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.
