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title: Oven-Baked Chicken Legs
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/oven-baked-chicken-legs-5af4562330006c43ad7d49a2
servings: 4
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Spicy
  - Chicken
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 359
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Taste
    text: Crispy breaded chicken and extra rich mac n cheese make an unstoppable trifecta
  - theme: Prep
    text: Simple steps and microwave broccoli ensure a convenient weeknight dinner
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/oven-baked-chicken-legs.avif"
---
@gemelli pasta{8%oz}
@dijon mustard{2%tbsp}
@sour cream{½%cup}
@ranch spice{2%tbsp}
@milk{1%cup}
@panko breadcrumbs{1%cup}
@flour{½%cup}
@paprika{2%tsp}
@chicken legs{8%pieces}
@scallions{4%pieces}
@honey{3%tbsp}
@hot sauce{2%tsp}
@monterey jack cheese{1%cup}
@broccoli florets{8%oz}
@olive oil{3%tbsp}
@butter{3%tbsp}
@salt{2%tsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}
@water{½%cup}

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. Bring a #medium pot{} of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add gemelli pasta and cook until al dente ~{10%minutes}. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, mix dijon mustard, 2 tbsp sour cream, half the ranch spice, and 1 tbsp milk in a #shallow dish{} (save the rest of everything). In another #shallow dish{}, mix remaining ranch spice and panko breadcrumbs. Place 2 tbsp flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large, zip-close bag. Add chicken legs to bag and shake to coat.

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

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

Whisk rest of milk into pot and bring to a boil. Let bubble until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in monterey jack cheese and remaining sour cream. Stir in gemelli pasta. Season with salt and black pepper. Place broccoli florets and 2 tbsp water in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in wrap. Microwave on high until tender ~{3%minutes}. Drain and toss with 2 tbsp butter. Season with salt and black pepper.

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