Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

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Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

These oven baked chicken leg quarters are flavorful, juicy, and tender inside with crispy skin. Cooking chicken quarters in the oven is simple and quick with this chicken legs recipe.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Australian, British, Canadian

Keyword: baked chicken leg quarters, baked chicken legs, juicy baked chicken leg quarters, oven baked chicken leg quarters

Servings:

Calories: 326kcal

Author: K's Cuisine

Equipment

Baking dish or tray

Ingredients

4 Chicken leg quarters
1 teaspoon Paprika
¼ teaspoon Garlic granules
¼ teaspoon Onion granules
¼ teaspoon Parsley
¼ teaspoon Rosemary
¼ teaspoon Black pepper
½ tablespoon Tomato paste
1 tablespoon Soy sauce
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Salt to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic granules, onion granules, rosemary, parsley, black pepper, tomato paste, soy sauce, salt, and olive oil.
Pat the chicken legs dry with kitchen towels then use a knife to make 2 slashes on each leg quarter.
Add the seasoning mix to the chicken and rub till all areas of the chicken are well covered in the seasoning mix.
Tip: If time is not of the essence, cover it with clingfilm and put it in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.
Arrange the chicken quarters in a baking dish or tray and bake chicken legs in the oven at a temperature of 200C/400F for 45 minutes.
Bring out the chicken, and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Enjoy with any side dish of your choice.

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Notes

Make slashes on the chicken to get the seasoning inside.

Add your favorite herbs to the seasoning mix if you desire.

Place the baking tray or dish in the middle of the oven for even cooking.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before you cut into it.

The chicken juice is flavorful and tasty. You can use it to make gravy or chicken broth in dishes.

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