---
title: Oven-Baked Chicken Legs
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/oven-baked-chicken-legs-5af4562330006c43ad7d49a2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 359
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 980
  protein: 48
  fat: 54
  saturated fat: 19
  carbohydrates: 73
  sugar: 16
  fiber: 5
  cholesterol: 230
  sodium: 520
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/Chicken%20Legs/oven-baked-chicken-legs.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Adjust rack to middle position and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a #baking sheet{} with aluminum foil and brush with a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tablespoon}. Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add @gemelli pasta{6%ounce} and cook until al dente ~{10%minutes} to ~{12%minutes}. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, mix @dijon mustard{2%teaspoon}, 2 tablespoons of the @sour cream{4%tablespoon}, half the @ranch spice{1%tablespoon}, and 1 tablespoon of the @milk{6.75%ounce} in a #shallow dish{} (save the rest of everything). In another #shallow dish{}, mix remaining ranch spice and @panko breadcrumbs{1.5%cup}. Place 2 tablespoons of @flour{3%tablespoon} (we sent more), @paprika{1%teaspoon}, @salt{}, and @pepper{} in a #large zip-close bag{}. Add @chicken legs{32%ounce} to the bag and shake to coat.

Working one at a time, coat chicken all over in sour cream mixture, then add to the dish with the panko and coat all over in crumbs, pressing to adhere. Transfer to the lined #baking sheet{}, arranging skin-side up, and sprinkle with a large drizzle of olive oil. Bake until crumbs are golden brown and meat is cooked through, ~{35%minutes} to ~{40%minutes}.

Meanwhile, trim and thinly slice @scallions{2%unit}, keeping greens and whites separate. In a #small bowl{}, stir together @honey{1%ounce} and @hot sauce{1%teaspoon}. Season with salt is to set aside. 5-8 minutes before chicken is done, place 1 tablespoon of the @butter{3%tablespoon} and scallion whites in the pot used for pasta. Heat over medium-high. Once scallions are softened, about ~{1%minute} later, add the rest of the flour. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for ~{30%seconds}.

Whisk the rest of the @milk{6.75%ounce} into the pot and bring to a boil. Let heat thickened, about ~{2%minutes}. Whisk in @monterey jack cheese{½%cup} and remaining sour cream. Stir in the gemelli. Season with salt and pepper. Place @broccoli florets{16%ounce} and 2 tablespoons water in a #medium microwave-safe bowl{}. Cover with plastic wrap and poke a few holes. Microwave on high until tender, about ~{3%minutes}. Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of the @butter{3%tablespoon}. Season with salt and pepper.

Divide chicken, pasta, and broccoli between plates. Sprinkle with the scallion greens. Drizzle the honey mixture over the chicken and serve.