Sticky BBQ Chicken Legs with Caesar Salad
Sheet-pan BBQ chicken legs that caramelize in 20 minutes, served with crisp Caesar salad. One pan, minimal prep, maximum flavor.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken legs (thighs + drumsticks)
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup croutons
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil and arrange chicken legs skin-side up.
- 2
Brush chicken generously with BBQ sauce, coating all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Roast for 18–20 minutes until skin is caramelized and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F at the thickest part.
- 4
While chicken roasts, toss romaine with Caesar dressing, parmesan, and croutons in a bowl.
- 5
Remove chicken from oven. Let rest 2 minutes, then plate alongside the Caesar salad and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- aluminum foil
- instant-read thermometer
- bowl
- spoon or brush for sauce
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