Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Legs
Crispy, caramelized chicken legs roasted with tangy BBQ sauce and a touch of smoke. Ready in under 45 minutes with minimal prep.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken legs (thighs + drumsticks)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels.
- 2
Arrange chicken on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat.
- 3
Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
- 4
Roast uncovered for 20 minutes until edges begin to brown.
- 5
Remove from oven. Brush chicken generously with barbecue sauce, coating both sides.
- 6
Return to oven and roast 12–15 minutes until sauce caramelizes and chicken skin crisps.
- 7
Brush with any remaining sauce. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18 × 13 inches)
- paper towels
- tongs or basting brush
- oven
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