Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken legs
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasonings
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• Parsley (to garnish)
• Lemon wedges (to garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a rack on top of it. Set it aside.

2. 2

   Pat dry the chicken legs with a kitchen towel and transfer them to a ziplock bag.

3. 3

   Drizzle the oil over the chicken legs and massage by sealing the ziplock bag.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and garlic powder over the chicken legs. Massage the chicken legs again to ensure they are evenly coated, then marinate for at least 1 hour.

5. 5

   Arrange the chicken legs over the rack on the prepared baking tray, ensuring they are spaced apart.

6. 6

   Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken legs are cooked through and golden brown.

7. 7

   Once done, transfer the baked chicken legs to a serving platter and garnish with parsley. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.