Baked Chicken Legs Extra Juicy Recipe

Published Sep 12, 2019 Updated Oct 02, 2024

Baked Chicken Legs Recipes

I have many recipes of oven baked chicken drumsticks; they are my favorite chicken recipes. Today, I am sharing this crazy easy recipe of baked chicken legs with you. All you need are 5 pantry ingredients that you already have at home. What’s more, there is no marinade time, just mix and bake! These chicken drumsticks are absolutely moist, juicy, delicious with crispy skin and BBQ flavors, thanks to the secret ingredient of Hickory Liquid Smoke.

How To Bake Chicken Legs

To bake this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

Chicken drumsticks/legs Honey Lemon pepper seasonings Cayenne pepper Liquid smoke Salt

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients. These simple ingredients guarantee mouthwatering results. The liquid smoke adds the BBQ flavors to the chicken, making them BBQ restaurants quality.

How Long To Bake Chicken Legs

For the best chicken drumsticks in oven, bake at 400°F or 204°C for 30-35 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken legs. You want moist and juicy meat, and not dry and rubbery. DO NOT OVER BAKE. To make sure that the meat is completely cooked through, use a meat thermometer and insert into the deepest part of the chicken leg closed to the bone. The internal temperature should be 165°F (75°C).

Cooking Tips

Use your favorite bottled lemon pepper seasoning. Buy organic chicken drumsticks which are smaller in size. Bake longer if the size is bigger. Bake the chicken legs for 15 minutes, then turn over and bake for another 15-20 minutes. To have crispy skin, broil for 1 minute or until the skin crisps up.

What To Serve With Baked Chicken Legs

Serve this dish with side dishes, rice or pasta. For a healthy meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.