CHEESY CHICKEN LEGS

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Who needs Shake 'n' Bake? Do-it-yourself and with a little imagination, create your own variations! Serve with a tossed green salad and a baked potato for a complete meal!

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 chicken legs (Perdue preferred)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large ziploc bag
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs (Panko preferred)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (I've used reduced fat Kraft parmesan, too!)
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In the Ziploc bag, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder.
  • Brush each chicken piece with the olive oil, then drop singly, into the crumb mix in the Ziploc bag and shake well to coat.
  • Place each coated chicken piece together on an UNgreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated 375°F oven for 1 hour or until the chicken is 170° and the juices run clear.
  • Variations: This is a hugely versatile recipe, where seasonings are interchangeable depending on the type of cuisine you're aiming for --.
  • Make it a little Italian by swapping out the paprika for some italian seasoning; Make it a little Tex-Mex by swapping out the paprika and garlic powder for chili powder and ground cumin -- you get the idea.
  • If you're anything like many cooks, you probably have all kinds seasonings lurking in your cupboard; Throw caution to the four winds and experiment a little -- see what you come up with!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.3, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 144.1, Sodium 326.8, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 34.6

Jessica Stoelting
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I've tried many cheesy chicken leg recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is always smooth and creamy. My family requests this dish all the time!


Habib Hairan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the cheese sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


TABUANITOGA Sunia
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the cheese sauce was delicious. My husband and kids loved it.


Yb Champ
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken legs were juicy and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and my family loved it.


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