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My Italian Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken has a prep time of only 5 minutes. These Baked Chicken Legs in Oven are perfect for any night you don’t want to spend a long time in the kitchen.  

a baked chicken leg on a white plate with a napkin

Baked Chicken Legs in Oven – Low Carb, THM S, Keto, Grain Free, Gluten Free

We invited my in-laws for dinner last night at the last minute.  I needed something quick and easy and I had some chicken legs in the fridge already.  Roasting them with a flavorful coating was the perfect choice so I had time to do everything else (like unload the dishwasher, set the table, and prep the veggies).

an overhead shot of two of pieces of chicken from the baked chicken legs in oven recipe

How to Make Oven Baked Chicken Legs

Make Baked Chicken Legs is very easy. My favorite method is using a parmesan cheese and herb blend to coat the chicken drumsticks. This reminds me of the shake and bake type chicken my mom used to make when I was a kid but without the added ingredients and carbs. I love how easy it is to make chicken legs oven roasted.
a large stainless steel bowl with a mixture of parmesan cheese and italian herbs for the baked chicken legs recipe

Ingredients for Oven Baked Chicken Legs

  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Dried Minced Garlic
  • Dried Minced Onion
  • Dried Basil
  • Dried Parsley
  • Dried Oregano
  • Chicken Drumsticks

By using simple pantry ingredients for this chicken legs recipe it is a quick and easy weeknight dinner when you have some chicken to cook but are out of ideas.

a large metal baking sheet with prepped chicken legs for the chicken legs in oven recipe

Common Questions about Baked Chicken Legs:

Can I use chicken legs and thighs in this recipe?

Absolutely! Any dark meat will work. If you switch in chicken breasts or tenderloins you will need to adjust the baking time.

Chicken Legs: How Long to Bake?

I bake my chicken legs at 425 degrees for 45 minutes. The higher temperature helps to crisp the skin and the darker meat doesn’t dry out.

a close up of the baked chicken legs on a white plate after baking the oven

What to Serve with Baked Chicken Legs in Oven

I serve this easy parmesan crusted chicken with roasted vegetables.  Last night about 10 minutes after the chicken went into the oven I put in the second tray with cauliflower and chopped onions drizzled with olive oil and salt. Ten minutes later I put in a third tray with asparagus. Everything was done at the same time and roasting the vegetables really brings out their flavor.

Some of my other favorite side dishes to serve with baked chicken legs are:

Garlic Broccoli

Keto Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese

Oven Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto

Caesar Salad

Oven Roasted Eggplant

a serving platted of baked chicken legs and a plate with roasted asparagus

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Baked Chicken Legs
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

My Baked Chicken Legs have a prep time of only 5 minutes. This is perfect for any night you don't want to spend a long time in the kitchen. 

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked chicken legs, baked chicken legs in oven, oven baked chicken legs
Servings: 15 drumsticks
Calories: 150 kcal
Author: Taryn
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (the type in the green can or very finely grated fresh)
  • 1 tbsp dried minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp dried minced onion
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 15 chicken drumsticks about 5-6 lb
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425. Grease a large baking sheet.
  2. Mix parmesan cheese with all the seasonings.
  3. Slightly wet chicken so the cheese mixture will stick. Pat the cheese onto each drumstick forming a crust. Spray with olive oil spray.

  4. Bake the chicken for 45 min (flipping once or twice during the baking) or until the internal temperature reaches 160 on a meat thermometer.

Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Legs
Amount Per Serving (1 chicken leg)
Calories 150 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 193mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin A 1.7%
Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 9.3%
Iron 4.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Originally Published February 29, 2016. Revised and Republished April 3, 2019.

Comments

  1. Christy says

    This is so good! I just added a little paprika and used the seasonings I had in my pantry - pretty close. Deliciousness 😋

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  2. Danielle says

    Hi this recipe sounds easy and delicious but how do you cook them at such high heat for so long without it smoking or burning? I had to take them out at 20 mins because they were crisping too fast and then I covered them to let them cook thru.
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    • Taryn says

      Have you checked your oven temp recently? If I don't cook them that long or high the skin doesn't crisp. I cook all bone in chicken at 400+.
      Reply

    • Taryn says

      The problem with cooking from frozen is they release more liquid while cooking and you might have a soggy topping. I would thaw them and then proceed.
      Reply

  4. Bonnie says

    I should have read the comments before making this. It was really tasty, but I used real Parmesan, not the kind in a can. It clumped with the herbs so didn't stick on very well. But, like I said, very tasty!
    Reply

  9. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    Ooo! Yum! I'm always looking for delicious low-carb main dish options, and here is another for me! This sounds fabulous!

    Reply

  10. Denay DeGuzman says

    This Italian Parmesan Chicken is tender and delicious! I love that it's a quick, easy weekday meal, perfect for busy families.

    Reply

  12. Patti Spoeth says

    This recipe is amazing! Easy trick...put all ingredients in a ziplock bag, add the chicken (I use 8 boneless, skinless thighs) and shake. Press the parmesan cheese on to the chicken. You can freeze it right in that bag, or separate into 2 - 3 bags (depending on the size of your family) or bake right away.
    Reply

  14. Dorian Ingram says

    Hi, your recipe sounds amazing! Can't wait to make it. Is the parmesan cheese the kind in the green can, or the freshly grated parmesan cheese?
    Reply

  18. Noline@EssentialKeto says

    Delicious! I love Parmesan cheese as a crust. I have tried to mix Parmesan with macadamia nut flour, but that changes the taste completely. I am going to try it with your herb mix. I am grateful that you "found" me on Twitter. :-)
    Reply

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