Description
Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining crispy skin with juicy, flavorful meat. This simple yet elegant dish transforms everyday ingredients into a mouthwatering experience perfect for family dinners or gatherings. With an enticing aroma and stunning presentation, these leg quarters are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken leg quarters (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Pat the chicken leg quarters dry and place them in the baking dish.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and thyme on both sides.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow resting for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg quarter
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg