Chicken legs are one of my favorite proteins to cook with because they stay juicy, absorb flavor beautifully, and are much more affordable than chicken breasts. Whether you prefer slow-cooked tenderness, crispy oven-baked skin, or a quick skillet meal, these homemade gluten-free chicken leg recipes will give you plenty of delicious dinner ideas.
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My family, especially our kids, have loved when I made chicken drumsticks for dinner. They are a great budget item, and they can be made in so many ways, with so many flavors. I pulled together my favorite 10 gluten-free chicken leg recipes from the internet for you, so you can find some new favorites! I also have a lot of easy gluten-free chicken recipes on the blog for more inspiration.
I have a lot of delicious gluten-free budget meals on the blog, so you can find some new favorites! Another great way to save money is to use leftovers to stuff baked potatoes. Here are some Fun Ways to Stuff Baked Potatoes.
A Note From My Kitchen
Chicken legs are naturally flavorful, which makes them perfect for experimenting with spices and marinades. Try swapping sauces and cooking methods between these recipes. Use the Moroccan marinade recipe to grill drumsticks instead of cooking them on a sheet pan, and the BBQ glaze is delicious on oven-fried chicken, too. Use the slow cooker curried chicken recipe and cook it on the stovetop instead. There are so many tasty options to try.
Kitchen Tip:
For food safety, never rinse raw chicken because it can spread bacteria around your sink. Instead, pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels before seasoning it. Chicken legs are fully cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 165ºF near the bone (I prefer 170ºF for extra tenderness). I always use an digital meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the chicken leg. It takes the guesswork out and guarantees juicy chicken every time.
Oven Baked and Pan Fried:
These recipes are crispy, tender, and always crowd-pleasing.
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Slow Cooker:
Easy dump and go recipes that cook themselves!
Global Flavors:
When you want something with bold fresh flavors.
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
