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Baked Chicken Legs
Crispy Baked Chicken Legs with Pesto Sauce - A simple, keto-friendly delight offering tender, flavorful chicken with a golden, crispy skin, and a delightful homemade pesto sauce!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Natasha Ekic📖 castironketo
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- bowl
- baking sheet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
Mix together garlic powder, paprika, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
garlic powder1 teaspoongarlic (minced)2 clovespaprika1 teaspoon
3
Dry the chicken legs with a paper towel so the seasoning sticks better.
4
Rub them with olive oil.
5
Sprinkle the spice mix all over the chicken legs, making sure to cover every side. Rub the spices into the meat with your hands for more flavor.
6
Put them on a lined baking sheet.
7
Bake for ⏱️ 40-45 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). The skin should be crispy and golden.
8
Take the juicy chicken legs out of the oven and let them sit for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
386 kcal
fat Content
37 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.4 g
sodium Content
479 mg
protein Content
12 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
52 mg
carbohydrate Content
4 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
unsaturated Fat Content
27 g
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