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Herb Roasted Chicken Legs

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These Herb Roasted Chicken Legs are proof that a simple recipe can still deliver incredible flavor. No matter your skill level, you can make this dish with ease, and no one will ever guess just how effortless it is.

A little planning goes a long way, as the chicken marinates overnight to soak up all those fresh, herby flavors. The result is a savory, aromatic dish with a bright, herb-forward finish that’s hard to beat.

Ingredients

12 chicken drumsticks

1 tsp. salt

1/4 cup brown sugar Swerve

2 tsp. thyme

1 tsp. rosemary

2 tsp. garlic, minced

1-1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1/2 onion, sliced

2 Tbsp. butter, melted

3 bay leaf

1 tsp. lemongrass seasoning

1 tsp. dried tarragon

1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/2 tsp. dried dill

1/2 tsp. basil

Instructions

Combine salt, brown sugar, thyme, rosemary, garlic, soy sauce, onion, butter, bay leaf, lemongrass, tarragon, oregano, dill and basil. Stir into a paste.

Rub the paste all over the chicken drumsticks and place it in a resealable bag. Allow to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and place it on a greased baking sheet.

Bake the drumsticks for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve immediately.

Herb Roasted Chicken Legs

Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Think ahead a little bit to marinate the chicken overnight. The results are a flavorful, juicy chicken dinner. Instead of roasting in the oven, you can also grill the chicken. Either way, these chicken legs are a keeper!
Prep Time 1 day 8 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 knife
  • 1 large resealable bag
  • 1 large baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Swerve
  • 2 tsp. thyme
  • 1 tsp. rosemary
  • 2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 3 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp. lemongrass seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried tarragon
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp. basil
  • 12 chicken drumsticks

Instructions
 

  • Combine salt, brown sugar, thyme, rosemary, garlic, soy sauce, onion, butter, bay leaf, lemongrass, tarragon, oregano, dill and basil. Stir into a paste.
  • Rub the paste all over the chicken drumsticks and place it in a resealable bag. Allow to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and place it on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake the drumsticks for 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve immediately.
Keyword Chicken, Chicken drumsticks, Chicken Legs, Keto Chicken, Low-Carb Chicken

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