Herb-baked Chicken Legs

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1
Calories 134
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 67 mg
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 16 g

Servings and Times

Servings 2

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Chicken leg quarters 2
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Tarragon 1 teaspoon
Lemon pepper 1 teaspoon
  1. Directions
  2. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  3. Rinse chicken in cold water and pat dry. Using your fingers, loosen the skin from the meat.
  4. Combine olive oil, tarragon, and lemon pepper. Rub mixture between the skin and meat.
  5. Bake in the middle oven for 30 minutes, or until thermometer inserted into the meaty part of the thigh, away from the bone, registers 180˚F.
Exchanges
2 lean meats; 1 fat
Side Suggestions: Jasmine Rice
Prepare according to package directions.

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