🍗 Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Chicken leg quarters (thigh + drumstick together) are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Baking them slowly gives tender meat with crispy skin.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2–4 chicken leg quarters
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Optional: herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven
- Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet or dish with foil.
2️⃣ Season the chicken
- Pat chicken dry.
- Rub olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder all over.
- Sprinkle herbs if using.
3️⃣ Bake
- Place chicken skin-side up on the baking sheet.
- Bake 40–50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden.
4️⃣ Optional broil
- For extra crispy skin, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end.
5️⃣ Rest and serve
- Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes
- Steamed vegetables or green beans
- Rice or pasta
⭐ Tip:
Marinate chicken for a few hours in yogurt, lemon, and spices for extra tender, flavorful meat.
I can also share:
🔥 Crispy fried chicken leg quarters
🍲 Slow cooker chicken leg quarters with gravy
🌶️ Spicy baked chicken leg quarters.
Do you want me to give a super simple 30-minute version too?
