Roasted Chile Lime Chicken Legs: Juicy & Full of Flavor
A mouthwatering recipe for roasted chicken legs infused with the zesty flavors of chile and lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken legs.
- Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Season with salt.
- Roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken legs in the spice mixture overnight.
- Serve with lime wedges for an added zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 120