Hand To Mouth Chicken Legs Recipe

This family-favorite recipe, inspired by a Florida newspaper clipping, delivers incredibly crispy baked chicken legs with a flavorful marinade. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend meal, these chicken legs are so addictive, you'll be eating them 'hand-to-mouth'! The recipe features a simple yet delicious marinade (marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor!), followed by a crunchy coating that bakes to perfection. Get ready for tender, juicy chicken on the inside and satisfyingly crispy skin on the outside!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 182 mins
Calories 430.7 kcal
Protein 112g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hand To Mouth Chicken Legs

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How to Make Hand To Mouth Chicken Legs

  1. **Marinate the Chicken:** In a blender, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until smooth. Add chicken legs (about 2 lbs) to a large resealable bag and pour marinade over chicken. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. **Prepare the Coating:** In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. **Preheat Oven & Prepare Baking Sheet:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking oil.
  4. **Coat the Chicken:** Remove chicken legs from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each leg in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently shake off any excess crumbs.
  5. **Bake to Perfection:** Arrange chicken legs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  6. **Serve & Enjoy!:** Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious, crispy Hand-to-Mouth Chicken Legs!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

19g

Carbs

6g

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