Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Learn how to make crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with simple pantry spices. This easy oven-baked chicken recipe is juicy, flavorful, budget-friendly, and ready in about an hour.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Author Jan Nunes

Equipment

1 Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

Non-Stick Cooking Spray (Optional)
4 Teaspoons Paprika
2 Teaspoons Onion Powder
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Dark Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 ½ Teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
4 Chicken Leg Quarters

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare. Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C and line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Use non-stick aluminum foil or lightly spray plain aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray.
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Make the Seasoning Mix. In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dark brown sugar, dried oregano, and fine sea salt. Set aside.
4 Teaspoons Paprika, 2 Teaspoons Onion Powder, 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder, 2 Teaspoons Dark Brown Sugar, 2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano, 1 ½ Teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
Prepare the Chicken. Remove the chicken leg quarters from their packaging and dry the chicken well with a paper towel. Trim any excess fat and skin from the chicken with kitchen shears and remove any feathers that might still be on the chicken. Do not wash the chicken! Sprinkle and rub the seasoning mix over the entire surface of the chicken.
4 Chicken Leg Quarters
Put Chicken in Prepared Pan. Place the seasoned chicken leg quarters in a single layer, skin side up, in the prepared pan, and sprinkle them with any remaining seasoning mix.
Bake. To cook the chicken, place it in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes. Check if it's done by using an instant-read thermometer to measure the internal temperature of the chicken, which should read 165°F/74°C. To ensure it's fully cooked, pierce the chicken with a fork and check that the juices run clear.

Notes

My Top Tips

♡ The secret to crispy chicken skin is baking chicken leg quarters at a higher temperature and drying the skin thoroughly before seasoning.

♡ Make the spice rub in advance and store it in a small airtight container. I like to make a double batch to save time.

Make-Ahead, Storage, & Freezing

Make-Ahead & Storage: Store any baked leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Freezing: To freeze, individually wrap the chicken leg quarters in aluminum foil and place them in a freezer-safe container or seal them in a FoodSaver freezer bag.

Nutrition

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