Cajun Chicken Legs

These Cajun Chicken Legs are sweet, smoky, sticky, and packed with bold flavor. Coated in honey, oil, and a smoky Cajun seasoning blend, then baked until juicy and caramelized, this easy dinner recipe is always a family favorite.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Total Time 50

Servings Servings

Calories 990kcal

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Measuring Cups and Spoons
large baking sheet
Aluminum foil
Tongs or clean hands for mixing
Baster or spoon
Meat thermometer

Ingredients

12 chicken legs
½ cup honey
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
¼ cup vegetable oil
Scallions or parsley for topping optional

Instructions

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a large bowl, add the chicken legs, honey, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and vegetable oil.
Mix until each chicken leg is fully coated.
Lay the chicken legs out on the prepared baking sheet.
Scoop some of the mixture from the bottom of the bowl and drizzle it over each leg.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the skin has color.
Remove from the oven and baste with the juices from the bottom of the pan.
Top with chopped scallions or parsley if desired, then serve.

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