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The MOST DELICIOUS Roast Chicken Legs!

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These tender, flavor-packed whole chicken legs take a little time to cook, but they couldn't be easier to put together and then the oven does all the work! ... and I bet that you already have everything you need to make them! Chicken is my favorite source of protein so I really like to have it on hand, all cooked up for an easy meal whenever. Take my advice and make extra for leftovers! You'll be so happy to eat this next day too!
For one whole leg: 34g Protein, 276 Calories
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Difficulty: Beginner
Dietary: High Protein, Low Calorie
Ingredients
  • 4-6 Whole Chicken Legs
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning (I used Emeril's Essence)
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Bone Broth (I used Costco/Kirkland)
  • 2 tsp Flour
Instructions
  1. 1

    Combine the thyme, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Coat the chicken with the olive oil, rub on all of the spice mixture, then set aside to marinate – the longer the better! Overnight is best!

  3. 3

    Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish, cover with foil, and place in a 400 degree oven for ½ hour.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, whisk together the bone broth and the flour.

  5. 5

    Remove the chicken from the oven, and pour the broth/flour mixture all around the chicken, then cover and place back into the over for another ½ hour.

  6. 6

    Remove the chicken from the oven, baste with the pan juices, then return the chicken to the oven, uncovered, basting every 15 minutes until roasted.

  7. 7

    Once cooked, cover and let rest for 10 minutes, then enjoy!

Keywords: Chicken Legs, Roasted Chicken, Chicken Recipe
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I make delicious and satisfying high protein, high fiber, low calorie meals!

When I hit my 50s and went into menopause, it felt like my body had been taken over by an alien! Despite cooking at home and eating whole, clean foods, I started gaining weight, felt exhausted all the time, and—let’s be honest—I was mad at everyone!

I found myself visiting doctors often, desperate to feel healthy again.

Everything changed when I discovered the power of prioritizing protein at every meal and lifting heavy weights to build muscle! I finally feel like myself again!

I make delicious and satisfying high protein, high fiber, low calorie meals that work if you are in a calorie deficit, looking for protein, trying to build and retain muscle or just want some inspiration in the kitchen for what to cook and eat!

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