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three oven baked chicken legs on top of carrots and onions in one pan.
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Baked Chicken Legs For One

Oven baked chicken legs coated in BBQ sauce and roasted with vegetables until juicy and lightly crisp, made as a perfectly portioned single serving meal in one pan.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting TIme10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: baked chicken, baked chicken drumsticks, baked chicken legs, bbq chicken, chicken, chicken drumsticks, chicken legs, one pan meal, roasted chicken legs, roasted vegetables
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • ½ small onion -rough chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil -divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt -divided
  • ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper divided
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 3 chicken legs
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  • Add the carrots, onions, and garlic to a small baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Place the chicken legs in a bowl and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over them. Turn the chicken to coat all sides.
  • Arrange the chicken legs on top of the vegetables in a single layer.
  • Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Check for doneness: Chicken legs vary in size, so baking time can differ. Start checking at 35 minutes and continue baking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Use whole garlic cloves: Roasting whole garlic cloves with the vegetables softens their flavor and adds a mild, buttery richness to the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 776kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 1920mg | Potassium: 1535mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 42991IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

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