Crispy chicken legs in the oven

It's hard to make chicken taste bad – it's tender and flavorful on its own, even when simply boiled. But there are many ways to make it even more tender and flavorful, and oven baking is one of them. Many prefer this method to frying – it's a healthier dish. Try oven-baked chicken legs with breadcrumbs and yogurt – this chicken will definitely not dry out!

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 2:

Sprinkle the legs with sweet paprika, season with pepper again and rub the seasonings thoroughly into the skin and meat.

Step 3:

Pour a glass of Greek yogurt into a bowl.

Step 4:

Finely chop a bunch of dill and add to the yogurt. Stir.

Step 5:

Add a teaspoon of lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6:

Place breadcrumbs in a clean bowl.

Step 7:

Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil.

Step 8:

Cut 6 pieces of butter, 0.5 cm thick or slightly thicker.

Step 9:

Roll the legs thoroughly in yogurt and then in breadcrumbs.

Step 10:

Place the legs on a baking sheet and place a piece of butter on each one.

Step 11:

Bake for 40 minutes at 200 degrees.

Step 12:

Serve with your favorite sauce.

Cooking tips

It is better to use the smallest breadcrumbs.

If you want the drumsticks to be spicier, add chili flakes to the breadcrumbs.