Description
Tender roasted chicken legs coated in a flavorful, sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven for a delicious and satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
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- 6 chicken legs (drumsticks or whole legs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and lemon juice.
- Pat chicken legs dry and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the glaze mixture generously over the chicken legs.
- Roast in the oven for 35–45 minutes, basting with remaining glaze halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C) and the skin is caramelized and slightly crispy.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes at the end for extra browning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken in the glaze for 1–2 hours for deeper flavor.
- Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 chicken legs
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg