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Simple Cha Cha Chicken

Crispy oven-baked seasoned chicken legs with a flavorful spiced coating.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4-5 chicken legs
  • 56.7 g unsalted butter ½ stick
  • 75.6 g all-purpose flour ⅓ cup
  • 14 g chili powder 1 Tbsp
  • 14 g paprika 1 Tbsp
  • 14 g garlic powder 1 Tbsp
  • 14 g onion powder 1 Tbsp
  • 3 ml ground cayenne pepper ¾ teaspoon
  • 5 ml ground cumin 1 teaspoon
  • 10 ml kosher salt 2 teaspoons
  • 5 ml ground black pepper 1 teaspoon
  • 5 ml brown sugar 1 teaspoon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  • Remove the chicken legs from their packaging and pat them dry with paper towels; set aside.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and keep it warm.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and brown sugar; mix well.
  • Brush each chicken leg with a generous coat of melted butter.
  • Using your hands, press the seasoned flour mixture onto each buttered chicken leg until evenly coated.
  • Place the coated legs on the prepared rack with space between them to allow air circulation for crisping.
  • Bake on the middle oven rack for 35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crisp.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest at least 10 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • wire rack (fits sheet)
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • small microwave-safe bowl
  • Basting Brush
  • Paper Towels

Notes

  • The more spice you use, the better it tastes.