Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs are a versatile and affordable dinner option. If you’re looking to add some excitement to your dinner routine, why not try spicing things up with a delicious recipe.
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Why this Recipe is a Keeper
If you are looking to provide a tasty meal that the family will love on a budget then this is the meal for you. With a little creativity, you can easily turn chicken legs into a crowd-pleasing dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Turn ordinary chicken drumsticks into something special.
- 35 Minute Meal: With just a little prep and 35 minutes of cooking time and you will have the perfect spicy meal.
- Simple Ingredients: Only five main ingredients for this baked chicken leg recipe and a few spices. So Easy.
- Family Friendly: Kids love drumsticks, and everyone loves the spicy kick of this chicken recipe.
- Adaptable: Can make baked chicken legs with so many different spices so they become your family’s favorite.
- Crowd Pleaser: These chicken drumsticks are an excellent option for family gatherings and buffets. Arrange the chicken n a platter and serve.
If you’re looking for more chicken recipes, try these Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken Pasta, Chicken Firecracker Meatballs and Crock Pot Crack Chicken.
What is Roasting?
Roasting is a dry-heat cooking method that uses hot air to cook food evenly on all sides. It typically involves relatively high temperatures (usually above 400°F or 200°C) to achieve two main things:
- Browning: The high heat causes caramelization and Maillard browning on the surface of the food, creating a flavorful crust on meats, vegetables, and even breads.
- Cooking through: The hot air penetrates the food, ensuring it cooks thoroughly and evenly on the inside.
Ingredient Notes for the Easy Recipe for Baked Chicken Drumsticks
The chicken is of course, the star of the show. Also, the all purpose seasoning has all the seasonings you need including garlic powder, onion powder and pepper for this easy recipe.
- Whole Chicken Legs: They of both the thigh and the drumstick. They are flavorful and versatile, making them a popular choice for various dishes.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for Spicy Chicken Drumstick Recipe
You can change up some of the ingredients and cooking methods to make a juicy and tender skin-on chicken leg quarter.
- Cuts of Chicken: Try other parts of bone-in chicken such as baked chicken breasts or chicken thighs for this spicy recipe. We do not recommend skinless chicken for this recipe.
- Different Spice Blends: Switch up the recipe for oven baked chicken by adding Italian seasonings or Lemon Pepper seasoning blends for flavorful chicken legs.
- Frozen Chicken: If you want to make this chicken leg recipe with frozen chicken, find out a quick way to thaw the chicken parts. Make sure to thoroughly dry the chicken before the chicken legs are seasoned.
Pro Tip
The internal temperature of chicken legs should reach 175°F o on a meat thermometer. This will ensure crispy skin and juicy meat.
How to Make Oven Roasted Chicken Legs
This will easily become one of your favorite chicken recipes. You can serve this baked chicken recipe with oven roasted potatoes or your other favorite sides.
These are the basic steps for making oven roasted chicken legs. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Preheat the Oven and Season the Drumsticks
First, preheat your oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheets with non-stick foil. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towel and season the chicken with 1 1/2 tsp of All purpose seasoning and set aside.
2. Make the Glaze
Next, in a large saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the lemon juice, all purpose seasoning, cayenne pepper, Sriracha hot sauce and garlic.
3. Coat the Chicken
Then with tongs, dip chicken pieces in butter mixture, ensuring each piece is completely coated. Then place the seasoned chicken drumsticks in a single layer on foil-lined baking sheets. Using remaining butter mixture, baste all chicken pieces one final time before placing in oven.
4. Bake Chicken Legs in the Oven
Lastly, bake in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, basting several times for juicy baked chicken legs. Chicken should be golden brown.
Recipe FAQs for this Easy Chicken Recipe
Expert Tips for Making The Best Baked Chicken Legs
It is easy to change up this chicken drumstick recipe. You can bake the chicken with some many different seasonings and flavors to make them exceptional.
- Crispy Roasted Chicken: Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet under the broiler for a few minutes to get a crispy skin.
- Add Honey to the Recipe for Baked Chicken: Coat the chicken legs with a drizzle of honey over the chicken will balance the spicy with a bit of sweet.
- Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks: You can make the chicken in the air fryer if you wish. This is perfect when you are only making a few.
- Cooking Chicken Legs: You can make the seasoned crispy baked chicken leg recipe on the grill too.
- Store: Place the Roasted Chicken Legs in an airtight container or storage bag for up to five days in the refrigerator.
- Toss: you can place the marinade and drumstick in a large plastic bag and toss to coat the chicken. Then pop them in the oven. The recipe is so easy.
What to Serve with Oven Baked Chicken Drumsticks
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Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup Butter
- 2 Lemons, juiced
- 3 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning, or salt and pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or your favorite hot sauce
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 24 Whole chicken legs, rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheets with non-stick foil.
- Season the chicken with 1 1/2 tsp of All purpose seasoning and set aside.
- In a large sauce pan, melt the butter.
- Add the lemon juice, All Purpose seasoning, cayenne, Sriracha and garlic, and stir. Set aside.
- Using tongs, dip chicken pieces in butter mixture, ensuring each piece is completely coated.
- Place chicken on foil-lined baking sheets.
- Using remaining butter mixture, baste all chicken pieces one final time before placing in oven.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, basting several times.
- Chicken should be golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- If you prefer crispier chicken, place baking sheet under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
Expert Tips
- Crispy Roasted Chicken: Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet under the broiler for a few minutes to get a crispy skin.
- Add Honey to the Recipe for Baked Chicken: Coat the chicken legs with a drizzle of honey over the chicken will balance the spicy with a bit of sweet.
- Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks: You can make the chicken in the air fryer if you wish. This is perfect when you are only making a few.
- Cooking Chicken Legs: You can make the seasoned crispy baked chicken leg recipe on the grill too.
- Store: Place the chicken in an airtight container or storage bag for up to five days in the refrigerator.
- Toss: you can place the marinade and drumstick in a large plastic bag and toss to coat the chicken. Then pop them in the oven. The recipe is so easy.
My favorite parts of chicken are drumsticks and wings. I love all parts of the chicken and could eat chicken every day.
My favorite piece of the chicken is of course the wing, and I like it whole not dissected. The most versatile cut,
Ohmigerrrrd… this recipe looks SO good! Your chicken legs are making me drool, girlyfriend!
LOL! I’m glad you think so! 🙂