These Cheesy Baked 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. Ideal as a main dish for hungry flavour loving people.

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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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Breadcrumbs, Cheese, Chicken, Herbs, Parmesan

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings: people

Calories: 460kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup parsley chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic crushed
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 lbs chicken drumsticks
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan grated

Instructions

Combine parsley, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
1/4 cup parsley, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Add chicken pieces, turning to coat evenly.
3 lbs chicken drumsticks
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.
1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan
Arrange in a single layer in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 1 hour or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.