Ginger Garlic Baked Chicken
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Such an easy, flavorful, and delicious weeknight meal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
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Servings: 6 chicken legs
Calories: 257 kcal
Ingredients
- 6 chicken legs
- 2 Tbsps brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp ginger paste
- 1 Tbsp garlic paste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes to add spice
- kosher salt
- Optional: sesame seeds
Instructions
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Place the chicken legs in a bowl or gallon size plastic bag. Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger paste, garlic paste and the crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss until evenly coated. Marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Lay the chicken in a baking pan lined with foil. Sprinkle with just a small amount of kosher salt on all sides.
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Bake in a 400 degree oven for 45-50 minutes. Serve with sesame seeds sprinkled over top if desired.