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Meat & Poultry ingredient guide
Chicken Legs Recipes
Chicken legs are a flavorful, budget-friendly cut of meat that includes the drumstick and thigh, making them ideal for hearty dinners, sheet pan meals, grilling, roasting, braising, and slow-cooked recipes. Their dark meat stays juicy and tender, even with longer cooking times.
Use chicken legs in comfort food classics like baked chicken legs, BBQ chicken, chicken adobo, chicken cacciatore, curries, stews, and crispy oven-roasted chicken. They absorb marinades well and pair beautifully with bold spices, herbs, citrus, and savory sauces.
For the best results, season generously, cook until the thickest part reaches 165°F, and let the meat rest before serving. Crisp the skin under high heat at the end of cooking for extra texture.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories18 kcal
Protein2g
Fat1g
Carbsg
Sugarg
Fiberg
Sodium7mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Chicken Legs in recipes
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The nutrition panel uses reference values per 100g for the ingredient category: Meat & Poultry.
Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Chicken Legs
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5 min
Herb-Roasted Chicken Legs with Green Beans Amandine and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Golden, crackly chicken legs seasoned with Herbes de Provence, served with almond-flecked green beans and creamy chive mashed...
5 min
Sticky Hoisin-Glazed Chicken Legs with Garlic Scallion Rice and Sesame Broccoli
Crispy chicken legs meet a sweet and savory hoisin-ginger-lime glaze, served alongside fragrant garlic scallion rice and roasted...
45 min
Roasted Chicken Legs with Honey Mustard Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Lemony Broccoli
Crispy-skinned chicken legs coated in a tangy honey mustard glaze, served with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and bright...
45 min
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Legs with Basmati Rice and Green Beans
Sweet and spicy honey sriracha glazed chicken legs served over fluffy basmati rice with tender green beans. An...
10 min
Caribbean Jerk Chicken Legs with Coconut Rice and Pineapple Salsa
Juicy jerk-spiced chicken legs paired with tropical coconut rice, roasted green beans and a spicy-sweet pineapple salsa for...
10 min
Roasted Apricot Dijon Chicken Legs with Spiced Potato Wedges and Lemony Broccoli
Juicy roasted chicken legs glazed with apricot jam and Dijon mustard, served with warm spiced potato wedges and...
40 min
BBQ Glazed Chicken Legs with Cheesy Smashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Crispy chicken legs with a sticky BBQ glaze, served alongside cheesy smashed fingerling potatoes and roasted green beans.
40 min
Sticky Lemongrass Glazed Chicken Legs with Jasmine Rice and Snow Peas
Aromatic lemongrass and sriracha create a sticky, sweet glaze for tender chicken legs, served over fluffy jasmine rice...
45 min
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Legs with Charred Poblano Corn Salad
Crispy chicken legs coated in a spicy honey barbecue glaze, served with a smoky charred poblano, corn and...
40 min
Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Legs with Scallion Chimichurri and Lime Rice
Golden, crackly-skinned chicken legs paired with a bright scallion chimichurri, creamy black beans and fluffy lime rice-a complete,...
40 min
Sticky Honey Lemongrass Chicken Legs with Jasmine Rice and Snow Peas
Crispy chicken legs glazed with a sweet and tangy honey lemongrass sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice and...
45 min
Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken Legs with Potatoes and Green Beans
Juicy grilled chicken legs with a smoky chipotle barbecue glaze, served with tender potatoes and tangy green beans....
5 min
Roasted Maple Dijon Chicken Legs with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
Crispy-skinned chicken legs coated in a sweet and tangy maple mustard sauce, served with creamy mashed potatoes and...
10 min
Blackened Chicken Legs with Smoky Red Beans and Buttery Rice
Juicy blackened chicken legs with a smoky, peppery crust served over buttery rice and saucy red beans, finished...
5 min
Maple Mustard Chicken Legs with Spiced Sweet Potato Mash and Roasted Green Beans
Golden, crackly chicken legs glazed with maple mustard sauce, served with nutmeg-spiced sweet potato mash and roasted green...
40 min
Apricot Glazed Chicken Legs with Roasted Potatoes and Lemony Broccoli
Juicy chicken legs with a sweet-tangy apricot glaze, served with crispy roasted potato wedges and bright lemony broccoli...
45 min
Smoky Chipotle Grilled Chicken Legs with Garlic Green Beans and Foil-Packet Potatoes
Juicy grilled chicken legs coated in a smoky chipotle barbecue sauce, served with tender green beans and perfectly...
40 min
Chipotle Pineapple Chicken Legs with Lime Scallion Rice and Snap Peas
Sweet pineapple and smoky chipotle glaze crispy chicken legs, served over buttery scallion lime rice with tender snap...
40 min
Apricot Glazed Chicken Legs with Roasted Potato Wedges and Lemony Broccoli
Juicy chicken legs get a sweet and tangy apricot-Dijon glaze, paired with crispy roasted potato wedges and bright...
15 min
Herb-Roasted Chicken Legs with Brown Butter Asparagus and Carrots
Juicy herb-roasted chicken legs served over jasmine rice with brown butter asparagus and carrots. A simple yet elegant...
50 min
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Legs with Charred Corn and Poblano Salad
Crispy chicken legs glazed with a sweet and spicy honey barbecue sauce, served alongside a smoky charred corn,...
45 min
Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Chipotle Chicken Legs with Scallion Butter Rice and Snap Peas
Crispy chicken legs glazed with a sweet and smoky pineapple-chipotle sauce, served over fluffy scallion butter rice and...
45 min
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Legs with Basmati Rice and Green Beans
These honey sriracha chicken legs are baked until sticky and caramelized, served over fluffy basmati rice with tender...
40 min
Maple Mustard Chicken Legs with Spiced Sweet Potato Mash and Roasted Green Beans
Juicy roasted chicken legs with a sweet-tangy maple mustard glaze, served alongside creamy nutmeg-spiced sweet potato mash and...
10 min
Cherry-Glazed Chicken Legs with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Crispy-skinned chicken legs with a sweet-tart cherry glaze, served with thyme-roasted potatoes, lemon-buttered green beans and a roasted...
45 min
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Legs with Charred Corn and Poblano Salad
Crispy chicken legs glazed with a spicy honey barbecue sauce, served alongside a smoky charred corn and poblano...
45 min
Sticky Honey Sriracha Chicken Legs with Basmati Rice and Green Beans
Sweet, spicy and irresistibly sticky, these honey sriracha chicken legs are roasted to perfection alongside tender green beans...
40 min
Crispy Apricot Glazed Chicken Legs with Roasted Potatoes and Lemony Broccoli
Juicy chicken legs get a sweet-tangy apricot glaze, paired with spiced potato wedges and bright lemony broccoli for...
45 min
Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Legs with Scallion Chimichurri and Lime Crema over Black Beans and Rice
Juicy chicken legs with crackling skin, drizzled with a bright scallion chimichurri, served over fluffy lime rice and...
40 min
Roasted Chicken Legs with Balsamic Fig Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, and Cranberry Pecan Slaw
Juicy roasted chicken legs with a sweet and tangy balsamic fig sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes and...
40 min
Apricot Glazed Chicken Legs with Roasted Potatoes and Lemon Broccoli
Juicy chicken legs with a sweet-tangy apricot glaze, served alongside crispy potato wedges and bright lemony broccoli. An...
45 min
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Legs with Charred Corn and Poblano Salad
Crispy chicken legs coated in a sweet and spicy honey barbecue glaze, served alongside a smoky charred corn...
45 min
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Legs with Charred Corn & Poblano Salad
Crispy chicken legs coated in a sweet and spicy honey barbecue glaze, served alongside a smoky charred corn...
45 min
Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Legs with Charred Corn and Poblano Salad
Crispy chicken legs glazed with a spicy honey barbecue sauce, served alongside a smoky charred corn and poblano...
40 min
Apricot Glazed Chicken Legs with Roasted Potatoes and Lemony Broccoli
Juicy chicken legs with a sweet-tangy apricot glaze, served alongside crispy roasted potato wedges and bright lemony broccoli....
10 min
Crispy Pan-Seared Chicken Legs with Scallion Chimichurri, Black Beans, and Lime Rice
Juicy chicken legs with crackling skin, drizzled with a bright scallion chimichurri, served over fluffy lime rice and...
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What can I cook with Chicken Legs?
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