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Crispy Baked Chicken

Here's how you make Crispy Baked Chicken
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 45-50m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken legs
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • Cayenne pepper (to you liking)
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (you may replace with salt)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Wash then paper towel-dry chicken legs. Prepare a cookie sheet then line with foil; top with a wire rack.

  • Step 2: When ready to bake, preheat oven to 425°.

  • Step 3: Combine all spices together.

  • Step 4: Place the chicken in a large bowl, then drizzle with oil. Using your clean hands combine with the spices. Place in refrigerater for a few hours.

  • Step 5: Line a baking pan with foil; top with a wire rack. Arrange chicken legs out in a single layer.

  • Step 6: Bake chicken legs until cooked through and skin is crispy, about 45-50 minutes-rotate wings half way through-roughly 20 minutes.

  • Step 7: Remove and serve with your favorite hot sauce if desired.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • A baking pan fitted with a wire rack

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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