SOUTHERN SMOTHERED CHICKEN LEGS

Southern Smothered Chicken Legs 🍗 Ingredients * 2 packages chicken legs * 1 tbsp garlic powder * 1 tbsp onion powder * 1 tbsp smoked paprika * 1 tbsp parsley * 1 tbsp seasoned salt, or your favorite seasoning * 1 can chicken broth * ¼ cup all-purpose flour * 1 stick butter, sliced Directions 1. Preheat your oven to 450°F. 2. Place your chicken legs in a 9x13 baking dish. 3. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, parsley, and seasoned salt. 4. In a separate bowl, pour in your chicken broth and whisk in about ¼ cup of flour until well combined. 5. Pour the broth mixture over your chicken legs, then mix everything together really well so those legs are coated in all that seasoning. 6. Cut 1 stick of butter into slices and place them all over the top of the chicken. 7. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, flipping the chicken legs halfway through. 8. Cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. That broth, flour, butter, and all those chicken drippings come together to make the BEST buttery gravy right there in the pan. Spoon it over your chicken and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits so none of that goodness goes to waste! 🤤 Southern Smothered Chicken Legs — easy, buttery, and a whole pan full of comfort food! #EasyRecipe #countrycooking #easyweeknightmeals #chickenlegs #chicken