Ingredients
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- 4 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds and chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Place chicken legs in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over them. Ensure they are well coated, seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and skin is golden brown.
- Let rest for a few minutes before garnishing with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 125mg