Easy Baked Garlic Herb Chicken Legs – A Quick & Delicious Weeknight Dinner

These baked garlic herb chicken legs are quick to prep and full of flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights, they’re crispy, juicy, and ready in under an hour.

Looking for a quick, flavorful dinner the whole family will love? These Baked Garlic Herb Chicken Legs are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with simple, rustic flavor. Best of all? You only need a handful of pantry staples and less than an hour from start to finish.

Whether you’re cooking for the family or meal prepping for the week, this chicken recipe is a go-to that never fails!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Super simple ingredients
• Minimal prep time
• Crispy, golden skin
• Perfectly juicy and flavorful inside
• Pairs well with rice, veggies, or salad

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken legs (drumsticks)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat dry the chicken legs to help them crisp up while baking.
3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat the chicken legs with the herb-garlic mixture, making sure to cover all sides.
5. Arrange on a lined baking sheet, spaced evenly.
6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. For extra crispy skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (optional).
8. Serve warm with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

Serving Suggestions:

• Roasted vegetables
• Garlic mashed potatoes
• Simple garden salad
• Mama’s Macaroni Salad

Make It Your Own:

• Swap herbs: Try Italian seasoning or fresh chopped parsley.
• Spice it up: Add cayenne or chili flakes for a kick.
• Add a glaze: Brush with a bit of honey or balsamic in the last 5 minutes for a sweet-savory finish.

Easy Baked Garlic Herb Chicken Legs

These baked garlic herb chicken legs are quick to prep and full of flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights, they’re crispy, juicy, and ready in under an hour.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 6 chicken legs drumsticks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Pat dry the chicken legs to help them crisp up while baking.
• In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Coat the chicken legs with the herb-garlic mixture, making sure to cover all sides.
• Arrange on a lined baking sheet, spaced evenly.
• Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• For extra crispy skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end (optional).
• Serve warm with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

Notes

Make It Your Own:
Swap herbs: Try Italian seasoning or fresh chopped parsley.

Spice it up: Add cayenne or chili flakes for a kick.

Add a glaze: Brush with a bit of honey or balsamic in the last 5 minutes for a sweet-savory finish.

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