Baked Garlic and Dijon Chicken Legs

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. Wholesome Farms Direct Source-Verified Chicken Legs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
• 4 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp lemon juice from 1 large lemon
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Combine all of the ingredients (other than the chicken) and stir together until well blended.
2. Transfer chicken legs to a large ziploc bag.
3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss with your hands to evenly coat the chicken.
4. Marinate 6 hours or overnight, tossing chicken every few hours.
5. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
6. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
7. Arrange chicken skin-side-down and bring chicken to room temp while oven preheats.
8. Brush chicken legs with any extra marinade left in the bag.
9. Bake at 400˚F in the center of oven for 25 minutes skin-side-down then turn the chicken legs over and bake additional 25 minutes skin-side-up.
10. For crispier skin, broil on high heat 2 to 3 minutes.