Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Deliciously baked chicken leg quarters with crispy skin, easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Optional: fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken leg quarters.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish or on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45–55 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the skin is crispy.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crispness, broil briefly at the end of cooking, watching closely to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg quarter
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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