Description
Juicy, tender chicken legs baked to perfection with a savory-sweet garlic and honey glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds chicken legs (skin on)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet and coat them thoroughly with the sauce mixture.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches between 175°F and 195°F.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra crispy skin.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is patted dry before coating for maximum crispiness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the drumstick.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drumstick
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 523 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg