United States

Roast Chicken Legs, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Roast Chicken Legs
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 2 whole chicken legs (700 g); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

45 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Pat 2 chicken legs dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika.
2
Place chicken skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
3
Roast at 220°C (220°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until the skin is crisp and internal temperature reaches 75°C.

How it's eaten in United States

In the US, roast chicken legs are often served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or pan drippings poured over the top alongside mashed potatoes.

Ingredients (serves 2)

chicken legs (700 g)2 whole
olive oil1 tbsp
salt1 tsp
black pepper1/2 tsp
garlic powder1 tsp
paprika1 tsp
fresh thyme leaves1 tsp
Swap: 1/3 tsp dried thyme（pantry staple・no chopped herbs）

Authentic ingredients in United States

chicken legs (700 g)2 whole
olive oil1 tbsp
kosher salt1 tsp
black pepper1/2 tsp
garlic powder1 tsp
paprika1 tsp
fresh thyme leaves1 tsp

Optional authentic touch
Dry-brining the chicken with salt in the fridge overnight draws out moisture for much crispier skin and deeply seasoned meat.

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