These cheesy chicken legs bake up moist and juicy on the inside and tender and crunchy on the outside. Great for a casual party. Coating the drumsticks in breadcrumbs and parmesan creates a moisture coat that is gorgeous.
Cheesy Baked Chicken
When you want something different from the usal fried chicken. This is the recipe you want and need.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Combine parsley, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add chicken pieces, turning to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile heat oven to 375°F.
- Combine dry bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a pie plate. Roll each chicken piece in the mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Arrange in a single layer in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 1 hour or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Notes
These cheesy chicken legs bake up moist and juicy on the inside and tender and crunchy on the outside. Great for a casual party.
Nutrition
Sodium: 519mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Potassium: 79mg | Cholesterol: 184mg | Calories: 460kcal | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fat: 27g | Protein: 47g | Carbohydrates: 7g
