Easy Honey-Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

This easy honey-baked chicken legs recipe is one of my favorite recipes. Here’s the deal, who doesn’t love having dinner baking in the kitchen? Life is so good when we don’t have to think about “what’s for dinner?”

These juicy moist chicken legs will be gobbled up so quickly you’ll be glad you made extra ones! When my girls were little they always wanted the chicken legs, now everyone can have a chicken leg or two.

You can’t beat the price of these little gems. If you go to Costco they have really large organic ones.

Kitchen Items You Will Need

• Colander
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• 9×13 Baking Dish

Ingredients – Honey Baked Chicken Legs

• Chicken Legs: The chicken leg includes both the drumstick and the thigh. They consist of dark meat which provides a lot of flavors compared to white meat. 
• Salt: Salt is used to help enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.
• Honey:
• Soy Sauce: A savory and salty caramel-colored sauce made from soybeans, salt, wheat, and a fermenting agent such as yeast or koji mold.
• Garlic (minced): Garlic adds an almost nutty flavor. You can even bake them or eat them raw. They enhance the flavor of any dish. Raw garlic has a stronger flavor, and hence, smell. Minced garlic offers the most aromatic and pungent flavor, making it ideal for soups, salads, sauces, and other savory dishes.

Honey Baked Chicken Legs

Step One

Gather all of the ingredients that you will need and any kitchen items that you will be using.

I start by washing my chicken legs, draining them, and then patting them dry. The CDC or USDA recommends you do not wash your chicken because the bacteria may contaminate your sink, your countertop, and even your clothes from the spray spreading around the sink faucet.

Just so you know, I bleach the sink, my countertops, and everything that may come in contact with my raw chicken pieces. That’s literally how I roll.

Step Two: Prepare Sauce

Make the sauce by measuring the honey, soy sauce, and garlic into a medium saucepan. Cook it over medium heat until the mixture is combined and smooth. You can also cook it in the microwave.

Step Three: Preheat Oven – Place Chicken Legs in Prepared 9×13 Pan

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grab a 9-inch by 13-inch (2-3 inches high) dish and cover the bottom and the sides with foil and spray vegetable oil on the foil. Place the chicken legs evenly over the bottom. This is the baking dish I used: Baking Dish

Step Four: Pour Sauce Over Chicken – Bake for 45 Mins

Pour the sauce over the chicken legs until covered completely and bake for 45 minutes (uncovered). After 45 minutes remove the pan from the oven and turn the chicken legs over and turn the oven temperature up to 425 degrees F. and bake for another 15 minutes. You will see the sauce start to caramelize on the chicken.

Remove from the oven, and let the chicken sit/rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the sauce over cooked rice and enjoy.

Please use a meat thermometer to test the largest piece of the chicken leg, when it registers 165 degrees F. on an instant thermometer, it’s done.

Honey Baked Chicken Legs

What can I serve with these chicken legs?

• Cooked rice
• Asparagus
• Cheesy Potatoes
• Baked potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
• Green beans
• Tossed salad
• Brown rice
• Quinoa
• Coleslaw

How long can I keep raw chicken stored in the frig?

According to the USDA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, you can store raw chicken in your refrigerator for 1-2 days. It doesn’t matter if it’s legs, breasts, or a whole chicken, 1-2 days is the maximum time to store raw chicken.

How can I store these cooked chicken legs?

Place them in the refrigerator in airtight containers or baggies for 3-4 days, according to the USDA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Can I freeze these?

Yes, you can freeze these chicken legs. Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, airtight containers, or freezer bags. They will keep for about 3-6 months in the freezer.

Final Word

I hope you try making my easy honey-baked chicken legs soon! It’s so fun to eat at home and enjoy the food we make ourselves. Thanks again for being prepared for the unexpected. May God bless this world, Linda

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