Description
Delicious BBQ chicken legs baked with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- ½ small onion (rough chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 3 chicken legs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Add the carrots, onions, and garlic to a small baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
- In a small bowl, stir together the BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Place the chicken legs in a bowl and pour the BBQ sauce mixture over them. Turn the chicken to coat all sides.
- Arrange the chicken legs on top of the vegetables in a single layer.
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is fully cooked before serving.
- Can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg