Oven Fried Chicken Legs Recipe

Enjoy crispy, flavorful oven-fried chicken legs without the guilt! This dietitian-approved recipe is perfect for managing diabetes, using a crunchy cereal coating instead of heavy breading. It's surprisingly easy to make and delivers delicious results – the whole family will love it!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 199 kcal
Protein 58g
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Ingredients for Oven Fried Chicken Legs

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How to Make Oven Fried Chicken Legs

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg white and 2 tablespoons of milk.
  3. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup crushed cereal (like corn flakes), ½ cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  4. Dip each chicken leg into the egg white mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Add the coated chicken legs to the plastic bag with the cereal mixture. Seal the bag and shake gently until the chicken is evenly coated.
  6. Place the coated chicken legs in a nonstick baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Flip the chicken legs and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  9. For extra crispy chicken, substitute the cereal with 1 ½ cups crushed crackers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oven Fried Chicken Legs?

Oven Fried Chicken Legs takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oven Fried Chicken Legs?

Oven Fried Chicken Legs has approximately 199 calories per serving, with about 58 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oven Fried Chicken Legs?

The key ingredients for Oven Fried Chicken Legs are Egg White, Nonfat Milk, Corn Flakes Cereal, Cornmeal, Garlic Powder, White Pepper. See the full list with measurements above.

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