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Chicken Leg Quarters in the Oven

Roasted chicken leg quarters in the oven. Tender and crispy baked quarters, a budget-friendly and delicious family meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 528 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters between 350 g – 400 g/ 12.3 -14 oz per piece
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Note 1
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika powder Note 2
  • ¼ teaspoon hot paprika powder to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Pat the legs dry with kitchen towels.
  3. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the salt, pepper, and spices. Mix well.
  4. 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.
  5. Bake, skin side up, for 15 minutes. Flip, brush with some of the marinade and some cooking juices and bake for another 15 minutes.
  6. 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.
  7. 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, adjust the salt amount required in the recipe accordingly.
  • See blog post for more seasoning suggestions.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1chicken leg quarter Calories 528kcal (26%) Protein 62g (124%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 343mg (114%) Sodium 828mg (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528

% 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.