Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Legs are a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy chicken legs enveloped in a crispy, cheesy crust infused with garlic. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare yet delivers an unforgettable flavor experience that will leave your family and friends craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken legs (1.5–2 lbs)
- 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; toss the chicken legs in the mixture until thoroughly coated.
- Place the chicken legs in the baking dish and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown.
- Serve hot with juices from the baking dish drizzled over.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg