Lemon Pepper Chicken Legs and Thighs
A flavorful and juicy chicken recipe seasoned with King’sford Lemon Pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Baked to perfection and finished with a garlic butter glaze and a sprinkle of Kinders lemon pepper for that extra kick! Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70-75 minutes
- Total Time: 80-85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs (or thighs)
- 1 tbsp King’sford Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp Badia Complete Seasoning
- 2 tbsp grapeseed oil (or any cooking oil)
- 2 tbsp garlic butter (for brushing)
- 1 tbsp Kinders Lemon Pepper (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Coat the chicken legs and thighs with grapeseed oil.
- Season the chicken evenly with King’sford Lemon Pepper seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Badia Complete Seasoning.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet or in a baking dish, and bake uncovered for 70-75 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Once baked, brush the chicken with garlic butter and sprinkle with Kinders Lemon Pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh or thawed chicken.
- You can use any oil for coating the chicken, but grapeseed oil gives a nice crispiness.
- The garlic butter adds extra flavor and richness to the chicken.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the chicken for 1-2 minutes after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg or thigh
- Calories: 350-400 calories
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg