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Baked Curry Chicken Quarters

Published: Feb 19, 2024 by Chef Ryan Littley

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This easy curry chicken quarters recipe will be a great addition to any weeknight meal or family gathering. Combining chicken quarters with a zesty curry rub creating tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful chicken.

Four curry chicken quarters on a white platter with lemon.


 

My curry chicken recipe only takes minutes to prepare and can be done in advance, making it perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Made with simple ingredients, my recipe is easily adaptable to your family’s taste preferences.

Two curry chicken quarters on a white platter with rice.

After one bite, I know you’ll agree this is the best curry chicken recipe you’ve ever made!

If you enjoy baked chicken, make sure to check out my baked chicken quarters, baked chicken legs, and baked chicken thighs.

Table of Contents:
  • Ingredients to make Curry Chicken Quarters
  • Do I have to use chicken quarters to make this recipe?
  • How to make Curry Chicken Quarters
  • Recipe FAQ’s
  • More Recipes You’ll Love!
  • Recipe: Baked Curry Chicken Quarters

Ingredients to make Curry Chicken Quarters

Ingredients to make recipe.

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make my curry chicken quarters recipe. In Chef Speak, this is called the Mise en Place, which translates into Everything in its Place.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed the cooking process, but it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

If you have leftover chicken, use it up in my tasty chicken quesadilla recipe.

Do I have to use chicken quarters to make this recipe?

I made this recipe using chicken quarters, but you can also use chicken thighs, chicken breasts, chicken wings, or a whole chicken. You can also use boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs to make this recipe.

How to make Curry Chicken Quarters

  • Remove the chicken leg quarters from the refrigerator a half hour prior to cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Rinse the chicken leg quarters in cold water. After rinsing, pat them dry using a paper towel.
    *Dry the skin as much as possible.
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  • Add the chopped garlic and dry seasonings into a small bowl.
  • Mix together to combine the rub thoroughly.
  • Add the coconut oil to the seasoning blend.
  • Stir to combine, until you have a paste.

*For a spicier version. add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mixture.

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  • Rub the seasoning paste onto the chicken quarters, making sure to coat the entire chicken quarter.
  • Place the curry chicken quarters on a sheet pan with a wire rack, outer skin side up. Place the rack on the center rack of the preheated oven and roast for 50-60 minutes or until an internal temperature of 170 degrees is reached in the thickest part of the chicken quarter.

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving, to give the juice time to redistribute.

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Four curry chicken quarters on a white platter with lemon.

This homemade curry chicken with spices will be a fan favorite at the kitchen table whether you serve it with rice or your favorite vegetables

Recipe FAQ’s

What part of the chicken is best for curry?

Dark meat chicken is definitely the best choice for this type of recipe. They have more fat, which will help create a more deeply-flavored, rich curry.

What can I serve with curry chicken quarters?

I like serving them with basmati rice, steamed broccoli, and naan bread. But you can serve them with the rice of your choice and your favorite steamed or roasted vegetables, or a tossed salad.

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Four curry chicken quarters on a white platter with lemon.

Baked Curry Chicken Quarters

Chef Ryan Littley
This easy curry chicken quarters recipe, with a zesty curry rub, creates tender, juicy, and incredibly flavorful chicken every time.
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 598 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ – 3 lbs chicken quarters four quarters
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon masala
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Remove the chicken leg quarters from the refrigerator a half hour prior to cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Rinse the chicken leg quarters in cold water. After rinsing, pat them dry using a paper towel.
    *Dry the skin as much as possible.
  • Add chopped garlic and dry seasonings into a small bowl and mix together combine.
    *For a spicier version, add a little cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
  • Add the coconut oil to the seasoning mix and stir to combine until you have a paste.
  • Rub the seasoning paste onto the chicken quarters, making sure to coat the entire chicken quarter.
  • Place the chicken on a sheet pan with a wire rack, outer skin side up. Place the rack on the center rack of the preheated oven and roast for 50-60 minutes or until an internal temperature of 170 degrees is reached in the thickest part of the chicken quarter.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving to give the juice time to redistribute.
  • Serve with rice or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 551mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 319IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 3mg
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  1. Andrea says

    August 02, 2024 at 6:57 pm

    The smell is amazing, we will be making this one again and again.

    Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      August 03, 2024 at 7:14 am

      You’re welcome! I hope you find more recipes on my website to try.

      Reply


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