Chicken Legs in Pepper Marinade
Succulent chicken legs marinated in bold pepper spices create a juicy, aromatic lunch centerpiece that's simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
- Time
- 10 min active · 85 min total
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
- Chicken thigh 2 pcs
- Ground black pepper 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Dried garlic 0.5 tsp
- Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Sugar 1 tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
For serving
- Penne (pasta) optional
Directions
Step 1

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Prepare a bowl and a deep baking dish.
Step 2

Combine black pepper, paprika, dried garlic, sugar, salt, soy sauce, and vegetable oil in a bowl.
Step 3

Cut each thigh into two pieces. Place in the marinade and evenly coat with the spicy mixture on all sides. Let the legs marinate for 20–30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 4

Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the baking dish. Bake for 40–45 minutes. The chicken should be covered with a caramel-golden crust.
Step 5

Serve the chicken legs in pepper marinade with your favorite side dish.
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