Roasted Chicken Legs . . . Sunday Dinner for Two!

Perfectly seasoned and crispy roasted chicken legs make for a tasty and easy Sunday dinner. It began with a simple DIY seasoning blend that can be used on two or 12+ chicken pieces.  A high oven temp then finishes the process. Add favorite sides and dinner is ready—it’s as simple as that! 

Roasted Chicken Leg w/ Potato-Turnip Mash,
Sliced Garden Tomatoes and Fluffy Rolls

Roasted Chicken Legs

About 1 teaspoon of Paprika Seasoning Blend for every 2 piece of chicken + extra for sprinkling (recipe follows)

About 1 tablespoon+ olive oil for every 2 pieces of chicken + extra for brushing on pan

2 chicken legs

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cover a baking sheet with foil; drizzle with a little olive oil and brush to evenly distribute.
2. Add Paprika Seasoning Blend and olive oil to a zip top bag and seal. Add chicken and “smush” to coat it in the seasoning.
   
3. Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and sprinkle with a little additional Paprika Seasoning Blend.
   
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads at least 165°. (Our preference is to go to a higher temp.)
   
   
   
   

Paprika Seasoning Blend . . . use it on chicken, pork, or add it to soups

Mix up the following, use what you need, label and store for future use. 

2 tablespoons paprika (smoked paprika is preferred)

2 tablespoons onion powder

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon salt (Kosher or sea salt preferred)

1 tablespoon black pepper (coarse preferred)

Recipe without photos . . .

Roasted Chicken Legs

About 1 teaspoon of Paprika Seasoning Blend for every 2 piece of chicken + extra for sprinkling (see recipe above)

About 1 tablespoon+ olive oil for every 2 pieces of chicken + extra for brushing on pan

2 chicken legs

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cover a baking sheet with foil; drizzle with a little olive oil and brush to evenly distribute.
2. Add Paprika Seasoning Blend and olive oil to a zip top bag and seal. Add chicken and “smush” to coat it in the seasoning.
3. Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and sprinkle with a little additional Paprika Seasoning Blend.
4. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads at least 165°. (Our preference is to go to a higher temp.)