Sweet And Sour Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

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Sweet And Sour Baked Chicken Legs Recipe

Sweet and sour baked chicken legs are a quick, easy, and delicious dinner that everyone will love! These juicy chicken legs are coated in a homemade sweet and sour sauce made with apricot jam, soy sauce, and garlic, creating an irresistible flavor. This kid-friendly recipe will be a hit with the whole family!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian-inspired

Keyword: baked chicken legs, easy dinner recipe, kid-friendly chicken, sweet and sour chicken

Cooking Method: Oven

Diet: Gluten-Free (check soy sauce for GF option)

Servings:

Calories: 983kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Ingredients

12 chicken legs
1 cup apricot jam
3 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
4 arlic cloves minced

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a mixing bowl, combine apricot jam, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
Place the chicken legs in a large baking dish.
Pour the sauce over the chicken legs, ensuring they are coated evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through and has a beautiful glaze.
Remove from the oven and enjoy your delicious sweet and sour chicken legs!

Notes

Serve these chicken legs with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
This recipe also works great with other chicken parts, like wings or thighs.

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