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Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are tender, juicy roasted chicken leg quarters with a crispy skin for a simple, budget-friendly dinner option.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken leg quarters skin on
  • 1 lemon cut in half
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Poultry Herbs Rosemary, Sage, Thyme

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and prepare a baking or roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil with juice from ½ of the lemon. (About 1-2 Tablespoons).
  • Use a brush lightly coat each chicken leg quarter with the oil and lemon.
  • In a small dish, combine the salt ,paprika, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Season each chicken leg quarter with the chicken seasoning.
  • Place the chicken leg quarters in the prepared dish, bone side down and surround the meat with lemon slice and optional poultry herbs.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, basting every 20 minutes.
  • Roast until the internal chicken temperature is 165 degrees. Remove from the oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes and then serve.

Notes

  • You can also use a combination of legs and thighs if you can't find them attached.
  • Skin-on chicken is the best choice for this recipe.
  • Store leftover chicken pieces in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven when possible. If you reheat in the microwave, be careful because the bone heats very quickly.
  • Prep ahead of time and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance as long as it's covered. It's also great for meal prepping and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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