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    Home » Main Dish Recipes » Chicken » Parmesan Chicken Legs

    Parmesan Chicken Legs

    Gluten & Grain Free RecipesLow Carb & Keto RecipesTrim Healthy Mama Recipes

    Published: Apr 3, 2019 by Taryn

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    My Easy Parmesan Crusted Chicken Drumsticks have a prep time of only 5 minutes. These Keto Chicken Legs are baking in the oven making them perfect for any night you don't want to spend a long time in the kitchen.

    Parmesan crusted baked chicken leg on white plate

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    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).

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    How to Make Keto 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.
    Parmesan crust mixture in mixing bowl

    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.

    Chicken legs coated in a Parmesan crust before baking on a sheet pan

    Common Questions about Keto 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.

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    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 keto chicken legs are:

    Garlic Broccoli

    Keto Mashed Cauliflower with Cream Cheese

    Keto Butternut Squash Soup

    Keto Cauliflower Au Gratin

    Oven Roasted Asparagus with Prosciutto

    Caesar Salad

    Oven Roasted Eggplant

    For a special side try my Keto Broccoli Casserole!

    platter of Parmesan crusted baked chicken legs on table with platter of asparagus

    Check out these cheap keto meal prep recipes for more great ideas. And make sure to try my Keto Chicken Parmesan Casserole!

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    Keto Chicken Legs

    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. 
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 15 drumsticks
    Calories: 150
    Author: Taryn

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese (the type in the green can or very finely grated fresh)
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
    • 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • 15 chicken drumsticks about 5-6 lb
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425. Grease a large baking sheet.
    • Mix parmesan cheese with all the seasonings.
    • Slightly wet chicken so the cheese mixture will stick. Pat the cheese onto each drumstick forming a crust. Spray with olive oil spray.
    • 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

    Serving: 1chicken leg | Calories: 150 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 193mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Originally Published February 29, 2016. Revised and Republished April 3, 2019.

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    1. Ogjennyt says

      March 22, 2020 at 6:04 pm

      My 15 chicken legs are in the oven right now cooking and it smells soooo good! I did use fresh grated Parmesan cheese because I had it in my fridge already. I grated it as fine as possible, so let’s see how it turns out. I’ll send a pic when it’s complete.

      Thanks for the easy Recipe!

      Reply
    2. Lee says

      February 28, 2020 at 7:08 pm

      425 for 45 minutes? Way too high and way too long. I've always cooked chicken legs at 375 to 400 for about 30-35 minutes. Any longer than that and you get overcooked meat. And my oven is only a year old so I'm pretty sure it's accurate. Your seasonings are good, though.

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 28, 2020 at 9:27 pm

        It's hard to overcook dark meat and we like crispy skin. This temp and timing works great for us.

        Reply
    3. Christy says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      This is so good! I just added a little paprika and used the seasonings I had in my pantry - pretty close. Deliciousness 😋5 stars

      Reply
    4. Danielle says

      October 17, 2019 at 5:23 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 18, 2019 at 9:11 am

        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
    5. lesa anderson says

      June 28, 2019 at 11:34 pm

      Can I use frozen chicken legs? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        June 29, 2019 at 9:22 am

        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
    6. Bonnie says

      April 16, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      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
      • Taryn says

        April 17, 2019 at 8:37 am

        Real parmesan will work if it is very finely grated. I did make a note in the recipe.

        Reply
    7. Sharon Lacy says

      January 02, 2019 at 5:25 pm

      So good!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Alex says

      October 22, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      Can i use chicken thighs?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 22, 2018 at 9:17 pm

        Sure!

        Reply
    9. Elizabeth says

      October 05, 2018 at 8:14 am

      Could you use chicken breast?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        October 05, 2018 at 9:21 am

        Yes, but it would work better if you slice them in half.

        Reply
    10. Paula Cash says

      August 10, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      You never say how many a serving?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        August 10, 2018 at 10:13 pm

        The nutrition is calculated for 1 drumstick. I normally eat 2, my husband might eat 3. It's up to you.

        Reply
    11. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      June 04, 2018 at 11:51 am

      Ooo! Yum! I'm always looking for delicious low-carb main dish options, and here is another for me! This sounds fabulous!5 stars

      Reply
    12. Denay DeGuzman says

      June 03, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      This Italian Parmesan Chicken is tender and delicious! I love that it's a quick, easy weekday meal, perfect for busy families.5 stars

      Reply
    13. Wendy O'Neal says

      June 01, 2018 at 11:22 am

      Oh my gosh...these are sooooo good! Parmesan crusted anything is a winner in my book!5 stars

      Reply
    14. Patti Spoeth says

      November 06, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      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
    15. Jessica says

      September 04, 2017 at 10:39 pm

      This looks AMAZING!!!! Will be making tomorrow for dinner and following up w/ results 🙂

      Reply
    16. Dorian Ingram says

      May 19, 2017 at 10:18 am

      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
      • Taryn says

        May 19, 2017 at 10:25 am

        I used the green can type for this recipe.

        Reply
    17. Jennifer says

      February 21, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      What if you don't have olive oil spray?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 22, 2017 at 7:17 pm

        You could lightly brush on some olive oil.

        Reply
    18. Rosie says

      February 19, 2017 at 4:46 am

      Would I be able to use chicken lovely legs for this recipe?
      Looks so good x

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 28, 2017 at 9:43 am

        I'm not sure what chicken lovely legs are. Is that a typo? Regular chicken legs are fine 🙂

        Reply
    19. Sandra says

      February 02, 2017 at 6:53 pm

      Do I take the skin off the chicken or leave it on?

      Reply
      • Taryn says

        February 03, 2017 at 9:06 am

        Leave it on.

        Reply
    20. Noline@EssentialKeto says

      January 25, 2017 at 9:34 am

      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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