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Honey Garlic Chicken Legs are a fast and easy dish that's loaded with flavor. Chicken legs are coated in a sweet and savory glaze and baked until tender and juicy. Perfect for a simple dinner!

Honey Garlic Chicken Legs

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Honey Garlic Chicken Legs are a fast and easy dish that's loaded with flavor. Chicken legs are coated in a sweet and savory glaze and baked until tender and juicy. Perfect for a simple dinner!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, chicken legs, drumstick recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 239
Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 10-12 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs
  • Salt and pepper , to taste

Glaze

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper or grease with cooking spray. Place chicken legs on pan and season with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until combined. Brush half of mixture over chicken.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then remove chicken from oven and brush remaining glaze over chicken. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • If desired, broil chicken legs under high heat for 2-4 minutes to get the skins extra crisp. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • See my tips and tricks for making these chicken legs above recipe box

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken leg | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg