This quick and flavorful dinner is everything you need for a busy day — golden-baked chicken legs paired with roasted vegetables, all ready in just 15 minutes ! Inspired by simple home cooking, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste using everyday ingredients. Whether it’s a weekday or weekend, this meal will satisfy your whole family!
✅ Ingredients:
- 8 chicken legs
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Sweet paprika (to taste)
- Garlic powder (optional)
- 2 onions (sliced)
- 4 potatoes (peeled and quartered)
- 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 50 ml soy sauce
- Butter (for extra flavor)
🥄 For the Sauce:
- 50 ml soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Sweet paprika
👨🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) .
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken Legs
Season chicken legs generously with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, and garlic powder. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat butter and oil. Sear the chicken legs skin-side down until golden brown. Flip and transfer the pan to the oven.
Step 3: Add Vegetables to the Tray
While the chicken browns, toss potatoes, carrots, onions, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika with a bit of oil. Scatter them around the chicken in the pan.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
Bake for 25–30 minutes , or until the chicken is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender and golden.
Step 5: Make the Soy Glaze (Optional)
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Drizzle over the chicken before serving for extra flavor.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
Serve hot, optionally with a side of rice or crusty bread. This 15-minute dinner is bursting with flavor and perfect for any night!
📝 Tips:
- For extra crispy skin, broil the chicken for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Swap the veggies based on what you have on hand — zucchini, bell peppers, or sweet potatoes work great too.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge and reheat beautifully in the oven or microwave.
