One Dish Chicken Leg

Oven-roasted, crispy One Dish Chicken Leg Recipes made in under an hour. Perfect weeknight dinner with juicy results.

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

45 minutes

Total time

50 minutes

Yield

3

Ingredients

2 chicken thighs

4 chicken drumsticks

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Himalayan or kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp sweet paprika (divided)

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp oregano

½ tsp thyme

Pinch of cayenne

2 tbsp butter (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, ½ tsp paprika, turmeric, oregano, thyme, and cayenne.
3. Place chicken in baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
4. Pour spice mix over chicken and rub to coat well.
5. Arrange chicken skin side up and sprinkle with remaining paprika.
6. Roast for 40–45 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
7. Add butter halfway through for crispier skin (optional).
8. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Can prep marinade in advance and refrigerate overnight.

Bone-in chicken adds flavor but takes longer monitor internal temp.

Pairs well with roasted potatoes or rice.