Oven-Roasted Chicken Legs (or Thighs) with Island-Style Seasoning

January 4, 2026

Bold flavor, crispy skin, zero fuss.

Let’s be honest—chicken legs and thighs are the unsung heroes of the oven. They stay juicy, forgive you if you step away too long, and soak up seasoning like they were born for it. This island-style version keeps things simple yet flavorful, using a no-nonsense seasoning blend that works every time.

We’re mixing NouBess BBQ Seasoning and NouBess Steak Seasoning, a little olive oil, and just enough lemon juice to wake everything up. No long ingredient list. No complicated steps. Just real food, done right.

Why This Recipe Works

Dark meat = juicy, flavorful, hard to mess up
Oven-roasting = crispy skin without frying
BBQ + steak seasoning = smoky, savory, island-style depth
Lemon juice = brightness that balances the richness

This is weeknight cooking with weekend flavor.

Ingredients (Simple & Straightforward)

2½–3 lbs chicken thighs or chicken legs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1½ tablespoons NouBess BBQ Seasoning
1 tablespoon NouBess Steak Seasoning

That’s it. No filler ingredients pretending to help.

How to Make Oven-Roasted Island-Style Chicken

1. Prep the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. This step matters—dry skin equals crispy skin.

2. Make the Marinade

In a large bowl, mix:

Olive oil
Lemon juice
NouBess BBQ seasoning
NouBess steak seasoning

Add the chicken and toss until well coated.

Quick tip: If you have time, let it marinate 30 minutes. If you don’t, roast immediately. This recipe doesn’t punish busy people.

3. Preheat & Arrange

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment
Arrange chicken skin-side up, leaving space between pieces

Crowding = steaming. We’re roasting, not sweating.

4. Roast

Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until:

Skin is golden and crisp
Internal temp hits 165°F
Juices run clear

For extra crispiness, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end—watch it closely.

5. Rest & Serve

Let the chicken rest 5 minutes before serving. This keeps the juices where they belong.

What to Serve It With

This chicken plays well with:

Rice and peas
Roasted sweet potatoes or plantains
Simple cucumber or cabbage salad
Steamed vegetables with a squeeze of lemon

It also makes killer leftovers. Cold chicken the next day? Still good. Still flavorful.

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Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep the skin crisp
Microwave if you must—but don’t blame me for the soft skin 😄

Final Thought

This recipe is proof that good cooking doesn’t need drama. A smart seasoning blend, the right oven temperature, and chicken that’s allowed to be itself—that’s the island way.

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