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Paprika Chicken Legs

Delicious Paprika Chicken Legs for Quick Mediterranean Dinners

Experience a delightful Mediterranean feast with Paprika Chicken Legs that are quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 legs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken leg quarters Can substitute with drumsticks or wings.
For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with avocado or canola oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet paprika Use regular sweet paprika.
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh minced garlic is ideal.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian herbs Can use Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Optional for spice.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
For Garnishing
  • 1 piece Lemon Can use lime as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF (220ºC), with the oven rack in the middle.
  2. Rinse the chicken leg quarters under cold water and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sweet paprika, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, and chili powder. Mix until smooth.
  4. Coat the chicken legs with the marinade, ensuring every piece is well-covered.
  5. Place the marinated chicken legs on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side up.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 165ºF (74ºC).
  7. Let the chicken legs rest for a couple of minutes and garnish with fresh lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1legCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 29gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken legs are dried before seasoning for crispy skin. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

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