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Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Legs

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
75 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken Legs
Ingredients
  • 4 chicken leg quarters, with bone and skin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 lemons, halved
  • 4 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 4 teaspoons dried basil
  • 4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the optimal temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
2
Position chicken legs in a spacious, deep baking dish. Gently anoint each leg with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring a thorough coating.
3
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the chicken to enhance its flavor. Arrange lemons around the chicken for a visually appealing presentation.
4
Mix together oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a harmonious blend. Sprinkle this seasoning mixture evenly over each chicken leg, making sure to coat both sides.
5
Place the seasoned chicken legs in the preheated oven and cook until they are no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. To ensure the chicken is cooked to perfection, insert an instant-read thermometer near the bone and verify that it reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).