Chicken Leg Quarters in the Oven
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Leg Quarters in the Oven
Description
Chicken Leg Quarters in the Oven uses four pieces of leg quarters coated with melted unsalted butter mixed with fine sea salt, ground black pepper, sweet Hungarian paprika, and a touch of hot paprika powder. The chicken is positioned on a baking tray and roasted at 200°C (400°F). It is baked skin side up and flipped twice during the total 45-minute cooking time, brushing the chicken with remaining butter marinade and pan juices between each turn. This method helps develop a golden, flavorful skin while keeping the meat moist and tender. The paprika provides a mild smoky warmth and color to the crust. The use of butter adds richness and helps the spices adhere to the skin. Chicken is cooked fully when reaching 74-76°C (165-170°F) internally.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarters between 350 g – 400 g/ 12.3 -14 oz per piece
- 2 tablespoons butter Note 1, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika Note 2, sweet Hungarian, powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika to taste, hot variety
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat the legs dry with kitchen towels.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the salt, pepper, and spices. Mix well.
- Brush: Place the quarters on a baking tray and rub them well on both sides with about ¾ of the spiced melted butter. Keep a small amount to brush them again during the roasting time.
- Bake, skin side up, for 15 minutes. Flip, brush with some of the marinade and some cooking juices and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Flip again, brush with the remaining marinade and some cooking juices, and sprinkle with a little more salt and paprika powder on the skin side. Finish baking for another 15 minutes, a total time of 45 minutes.If the quarters are smaller than indicated, reduce the roasting time accordingly.
- Check if the chicken is cooked through. If using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature of the chicken should be 74 – 76 degrees Celsius/ 165 - 170 degrees Fahrenheit.If you don't have a meat thermometer, pierce the chicken in the thickest part of the thigh, the juices should run clear. If they are still pink, give the chicken 5 more minutes in the oven, then check again.
Notes
- If using salted butter, reduce the added salt accordingly to avoid oversalting.
- Adjust roasting time if chicken leg quarters are smaller or larger than 350-400g each to ensure proper doneness.
- Additional seasoning ideas are available in the blog post linked with the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken leg quarter | |
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 343mg | 114% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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