Chicken Leg Quarters in Oven

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    638 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Leg Quarters in Oven

Spice-packed and incredibly juicy, these baked chicken leg quarters will become your new favorite fuss-free meal.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt or sea salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika sweet
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • ½ tsp mustard powder dry
  • ½ tsp black pepper ground
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • 2½-3 lb chicken leg quarters bone-in and skin on
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl mix together the sugar, salt, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, dry mustard, black pepper and allspice. Set aside.
  2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Set aside.
  3. Pat the chicken dry and remove any excess fat. Carefully slide your fingertips between the meat and skin of each chicken leg quarter to loosen the skin from the meat. Spread some of the spice mix between the two layers.
  4. Drizzle and rub the chicken with the olive oil (you can also do this with a brush), and smear the remaining spice mix all over the chicken.
  5. Lay the chicken, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and marinate for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight.
  6. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  7. Bake the chicken uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes (depending on size) or until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer or instant read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For extra crispy skin, place the chicken under the broiler until the skin is dark brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 638kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g (59%) Monounsaturated Fat 24g (120%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 236mg (79%) Sodium 1358mg (57%) Potassium 532mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 593IU (12%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 638 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 638kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 236mg 79%
Sodium 1358mg 57%
Potassium 532mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 593IU 12%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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