Best 4 Breaded Chicken Legs Recipes

Craving a crispy, juicy and flavorful meal? Look no further than breaded chicken legs! With their tender meat and golden-brown crust, breaded chicken legs are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. Whether you prefer a classic breadcrumb coating or something more adventurous, there's a recipe out there to satisfy your taste buds. So, get ready to tantalize your palate with this culinary delight and explore the best breaded chicken leg recipes that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE BREADED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

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I find that in many cases, people over complicate their recipes and steer away from the basic goal of solid, delicious taste. I find this recipe really hits home with a wonder crisp and taste. I cooked this recipe on thechefimpersonator.com and the viewers loved it!

Provided by thechefimpersonator

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken drumsticks (take the skin off)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
2 eggs

Steps:

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees with a rack in the middle of your oven.
In an oven dish (I use a glass pie plate for sticking purposes) place the oil and allow it to coat the entire bottom.
If you have not already done so, remove the skin from the drumsticks. If you find it difficult to pull the skin off the chicken, use a paper-towel to grip the skin to pull it off.
On one plate, crack both eggs and whisk them into one uniformed egg wash.
On a second plate, place the two cups of breadcrumbs; spread them out evenly.
Begin by rolling one piece of chicken in the egg mixture. Make sure the chicken is covered completely and evenly.
Take the chicken and roll it in the breadcrumbs. With drumsticks, I find it beneficial to dip the top of the drumstick chicken into the mixture as well as drizzle breadcrumbs in the area of the chicken near the bone since those two areas often do not touch the breadcrumb plate.
Place chicken into dish, meaty side down.
Repeat coating process for all the chicken.
Place dish in oven and allow to cook for about 45 minutes. Rotate each piece of chicken at this point to allow it crisp throughout.
About 50 minutes to an hour in, the chicken will appear to fall off the bone. The chicken should be done at this point but make sure to check it with a meat thermometer to confirm. In the meaty section of the chicken (should be up at this point) the temperature should reach at least 165 degrees F.
Chicken's done!

BREADED CHICKEN LEGS

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A nice, flavorful, breaded chicken that is oven baked and not fried. Note: Time does not include marinating.

Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 4 legs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup horseradish sauce
4 chicken legs, skinned
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together, horseradish sauce and yogurt.
Add the chicken, turning to coat, and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes (or cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours).
Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment and grease with 2 Tbs. olive oil.
In a large bowl, toss together the panko, salt and pepper.
Working with 1 chicken piece at a time, coat in the panko mixture and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle with the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil, then bake until golden and cooked through, about 40 minutes.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEGS

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Crispy baked chicken legs inspired by my daughter, Ivy. This is fast and easy.

Provided by Fernandes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 pounds chicken legs
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
2 tablespoons tamari

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place chicken legs in a large bowl. Spread chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt onto the chicken; pour sauce over top. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a baking sheet.
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BREADED CURRY CHICKEN DRUMMIES

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These drumsticks are crispy with just the right amount of zing to get your mouth watering for more! They are super easy to make and are baked rather than fried so they save on fat but not on flavor. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or assorted chicken parts can be used instead of all drumsticks. -Lynn Kaufman, Mount Morris, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
16 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and seasonings. In a microwave, melt butter with lemon juice. Brush drumsticks with butter mixture, then coat with crumb mixture. Place on greased racks in two 15x10x1-in. pans., Bake until golden brown and a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 45-55 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 535mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

Choose the right chicken legs: Look for chicken legs that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid any legs that are bruised or have any signs of damage.

Use a good quality breading: The breading is what will give your chicken legs their flavor and texture, so it's important to use a good quality breading. There are many different breading recipes available, so you can choose one that suits your taste.

Make sure the chicken legs are evenly coated in breading: To ensure that the chicken legs are evenly cooked, make sure they are evenly coated in breading. You can do this by dredging them in the breading or by using a breading station.

Fry the chicken legs at the right temperature: The temperature of the oil is important when frying chicken legs. If the oil is too hot, the chicken legs will burn on the outside and be raw on the inside. If the oil is too cold, the chicken legs will absorb too much oil and be greasy.

Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying chicken legs, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the chicken legs will not cook evenly.

Cook the chicken legs until they are golden brown: The chicken legs are done cooking when they are golden brown and crispy. You can check the internal temperature of the chicken legs with a meat thermometer to make sure they are cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Breaded chicken legs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or for a special occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can make breaded chicken legs that are sure to impress your family and friends.