Juicy Brazilian Lime Garlic Chicken Legs
Experience bold flavors with succulent chicken legs marinated in lime and garlic, baked to perfection for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 legs chicken (skin-on for extra crispiness)
- 2 pieces fresh limes (for zest and juice)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for moisture)
- 1 teaspoon salt (to enhance flavors)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for subtle heat)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (for earthy undertone)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for mild heat)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients
- Marinate the Chicken
- Preheat the Oven
- Prepare for Baking
- Bake the Chicken
- Garnish & Serve
Notes
For extra zest, include lime zest in the marinade. Adjust spice level to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg