With its crispy golden skin, tender and juicy meat, and endless possibilities for flavor, this baked chicken dish has earned its place as a popular classic.

You will be able to create this perfectly baked chicken legs for busy weeknights with just a few simple ingredients and a bit of know-how.

Baking the chicken legs, breast, or thighs in the oven keeps the meat juicy and moist on the inside.

Not only does it keep the meat juicy and moist on the inside, but it also creates crispy, and flavourful skin that's simply irresistible.

These are the ingredients you need for making baked Chicken Legs. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full list of ingredients.

If you want to learn how to bake chicken thighs, I have a great recipe for it too. Click on 'learn more' for Baked Chicken Thighs' recipe. Keep scrolling for 'Baked Chicken Legs'.

Prepare the chicken legs and then place them in a baking dish or tray skin side up, without overlapping each other.

In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, cajun spices, olive oil, and garlic powder.

Preheat the oven to 200 ℃ - 390 ℉. Rub the mixture generously all over the chicken legs, making sure to coat them evenly.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 74 ℃ - 165 °F when a meat thermometer is inserted.

Let the chicken legs rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve them on a bed of rice and a bowl of salad on the side.

Or you can use the meat in dishes like Chicken and Chorizo Pasta, Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe with White Sauce, and Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta.

This delicious Creamy Chicken Enchiladas is the perfect dish to make with leftover chicken legs. Click on 👇 "learn more" for the full recipe with step-by-step instructions.