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    Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

    September 3, 2021 by Marianne 72 Comments

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    Welcome to one of the easiest ways to make one of the most underrated cuts of meat out there: the humble but delicious chicken leg quarter. Often overlooked for the thigh or breast, the quarter has a hearty amount of meat and when baked has deliciously crispy skin, with a super tender and moist interior.

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    baked chicken leg quarters

    How to bake chicken quarters

    Okay - so what's the key to getting that crispy skin and super juicy, flavorful meat?

    • Higher heat than you expected (425F to be precise)
    • A chicken rub that's packed full of flavor
    • Don't over bake (sayonara 1+ hour cook times)
    how to cook chicken quarters in the oven

    How long does it take for leg quarters to bake in the oven?

    Most recipes have you bake quarters at 375F or even lower for over an hour, but for crispy chicken leg quarters, cook them at a higher temperature and shorter time! 425F for about 45 minutes will give you crispy skin and tender meat.

    baked chicken leg quarters

    Some side dishes that go great with chicken quarters:

    • Southern Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese
    • Squash Casserole
    • Roasted Radishes

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    crispy baked chicken quarters

    Baked Chicken Quarters

    Chicken quarters baked in the oven are easy, economical, oh-so-tender and juicy, and nearly hands-off!
    Recipe from basilandbubbly.com
    4.63 from 218 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Baked Chicken Quarters
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Author: Marianne

    Ingredients

    • 2 Teaspoons Salt
    • 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Onion Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Thyme Leaves
    • 4 chicken leg quarters

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    • Pat the chicken quarters dry and trim off any excess fat pieces, leaving the skin intact. Combine all of the spices in a small bowl and rub them all over (top, bottom, sides) of the chicken. Place the chicken on a sheet pan and spray with olive oil or cooking spray.
    • Bake at 425°F for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @basilandbubbly or tag #basilandbubbly!

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