Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, orange juice, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika.
- Place chicken legs in a baking dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.
- Turn the chicken legs to coat them evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken legs for a few hours or overnight.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg