Chicken leg in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without any unnecessary complications. I really love chicken, and ever since childhood, I always asked my mom to cook it for me, and I could eat several pieces in one sitting. Even now, I frequently prepare chicken dishes and would like to share with you a very good yet simple recipe for baked chicken drumsticks. Actually, this dish is quite universal—it can be made for an ordinary family dinner or served to guests. The chicken turns out very tasty, golden-brown, and appetizing, so hardly anyone refuses such a treat. What's especially great is that baking chicken drumsticks at home is not only very easy but also quite economical. With this recipe, you get plenty of benefits and no drawbacks at all. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
First of all, we need to wash the chicken and dry it, then we can start preparing the marinade. In a bowl, mix honey, mustard, juice of 1/3 lemon, add paprika, ground pepper and salt, and throw in a bay leaf.
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Step 2
Mix everything well until smooth.
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Step 3
Now spread the prepared mixture over the drumsticks and rub the marinade into them from all sides. Let the chicken marinate for 2 hours.
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Step 4
Once the chicken has marinated, place it in a baking dish and put it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for half an hour. After that, increase the temperature to 200 degrees and bake the drumsticks for another 10 minutes. During cooking, you can baste the chicken legs with their own juices to make them even more delicious. Enjoy your meal!