Glazed Baked Chicken Legs 🍗✨
Beautifully golden chicken with a sticky honey-garlic glaze and juicy, tender meat!
⏱️ Prep: 15 min | Cook: 45–55 min
🍽 Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
For the chicken:
- 4 whole chicken legs (thigh and drumstick attached), about 3–4 lb
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the glaze: - ¼ cup honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tbsp melted butter
To finish: - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Use an oven-safe glass baking dish rated for this temperature. Pat chicken thoroughly dry.
2️⃣ Rub chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Arrange skin-side up in the baking dish, in a single layer.
3️⃣ Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together all the glaze ingredients. Divide the glaze between two bowls for two separate applications.
4️⃣ Brush chicken with the first portion of glaze. Bake for 10 minutes, then use a clean brush to apply the second portion.
5️⃣ Bake another 5–15 minutes, until golden and cooked through. A thermometer inserted into the thickest part, away from the bone, should read at least 165°F (74°C). Larger legs may need longer. Loosely cover with foil if the glaze darkens too quickly.
6️⃣ Rest for 5–10 minutes. Spoon the cooked pan juices over the chicken, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
💡 Tip: Add the honey glaze toward the end so it turns glossy without burning. Do not place a glass baking dish under the broiler. ساط ريغل هادي