Easy Oven-Fried Chicken Legs

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When you're craving fried chicken without the excess grease, this recipe is sure to satisfy those cravings!

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Published on April 26, 2021
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Buttermilk Marinade:

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 6 chicken legs

Coating:

  • ¾ cup cornstarch

  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ⅓ cup butter, melted, divided

Directions

  1. Combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking pan with foil and place in the oven.

  3. Combine cornstarch, panko, smoked paprika, Greek seasoning, onion powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large resealable bag.

  4. Remove chicken legs from buttermilk, drain, and dip legs one at a time into the dry coating mixture.

  5. Remove pan from the oven with pot holders and add 1 tablespoon melted butter to the pan. With a pastry brush, spread melted butter all over the pan.

  6. Lay coated chicken legs into the pan. Pour half of the melted butter over chicken legs.

  7. Roast in the preheated until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 40 minutes, turning over at the halfway point. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drizzle with remaining melted butter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

505 Calories
24g Fat
28g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 505
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 1004mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 484mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.