Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
My chicken leg quarters recipe is one of the tastiest chicken recipes you'll ever make. It's also one of the easiest! Juicy, tender, and flavorful dark meat with that crispy skin we all love. My chicken quarter recipe is the perfect choice for an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sea salt use one teaspoon iff you're cutting back on salt.
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 chicken leg quarters
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the chicken leg quarters in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Make sure to dry the skin as much as possible.
- Trim off any excess fat from the quarters without breaking the skin.
- Combine all of the spices in a small bowl.
- Add the oil to the seasonings making a paste.
- Rub the chicken quarters with the paste, making sure to get the entire quarter covered with the seasonings.
- Place the chicken on a foiled lined sheet pan.
- Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 1860mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1001IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg
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