Got a tailgate today, but you were pre-gaming a day early? Did you over sleep but promise a picnic lunch? Are you just feeling lazy, but want a tasty paleo snack or meal? I SO have you covered! Whether you’re tight on time, or just don’t feel like extending and effort these simple chicken wing/leg recipes are the answer! Less than 5 minutes of prep time each, they only take 40 minutes in the oven. And did you know that “Simple” can interchange with “Easy”? It just sounds fancier doesn’t it?

Simple Chicken in Onions
1 Onion
1 Cup Olive Oil
1 package of chicken wings or legs
salt and pepper to taste

Line your pan with tinfoil unless you have a passion for washing dishes. Evenly cover the bottom of the pan with onions. Rub each leg with oil and lightly season with salt and pepper. Spacing the chicken about 1/2 inch apart. Cover with tinfoil. Tinfoil note: see how one side is shining and one side is dull? There is a reason for this. The reflective side intensifies the heat, the dull side allows heat to pass through it. Always use foil shiny side towards the meat.

Bake at 450 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes while covered, then remove the foil and cook until golden brown. It will take about another 20 minutes.

Simple Marinated Chicken

1 Cup balsamic vinegar
1/3 Cup honey
1 package of chicken wings or legs
salt and pepper to taste

Line pan with tinfoil. Lay chicken in the pan 1/2 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, if you like that. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the chicken, then do the same with the honey. Using your hand, roll the chicken around in the liquid. Cover and bake for 20 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove foil and cook until slightly dry looking, about 20 minutes.

Simple Apple Chicken

1 Cup apple cider vinegar
2/3 Cup applesauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 package of chicken wings or legs
salt and pepper to taste

In a small bowl, hand whisk vinegar, applesauce, and cumin. Line pan with tinfoil. Lay chicken in the pan about 1/2 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle mixture over the chicken. Using your hand, roll the chicken around in the liquid. Cover and bake for 20 minutes at 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove foil and cook until golden brown, about 20 minutes.