Oven Baked Sriracha Chicken Legs Recipe
If you love spicy and juicy chicken, this Oven Baked Sriracha Chicken Legs Recipe is perfect for you. It is bold, flavorful and very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs drumsticks
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Set your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with foil. Place a rack on top if available.
Prepare the marinade
- In a bowl, mix Sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and spices until well combined.
Coat the chicken
- Pat chicken legs dry using paper towels. Coat each piece with marinade, making sure it covers all sides evenly.
Arrange on tray
- Place the chicken legs on the rack or tray. Leave space between each piece for even cooking.
Bake the chicken
- Put the tray in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes without turning to allow the skin to crisp up.
Flip and baste
- Turn the chicken legs carefully. Brush with extra marinade. This adds more flavor and keeps them moist.
Bake again
- Continue baking for another 20 minutes until fully cooked and slightly charred on edges.
Check doneness
- Make sure chicken is cooked through. Juices should run clear. Internal temperature should be safe for eating.
Rest before serving
- Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for five minutes. This keeps the meat juicy and tender.
Serve hot
- Serve the chicken legs warm. Garnish with herbs or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Add chili flakes for extra heat
- Use chicken thighs instead of legs
- Marinate chicken for 2 hours for deeper flavor
- Add ginger for an Asian twist
- Use brown sugar instead of honey if needed
- Broil for 3 minutes at the end for extra crispiness
- Serve with cooling dip like yogurt sauce
- Use low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier option