Best 4 Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes
Indulge in a crispy, flavorful culinary masterpiece with our oven-roasted chicken leg quarters recipe. This dish tantalizes your taste buds with succulent, juicy meat enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown skin. Using simple ingredients and a hassle-free cooking process, you can create a delightful meal that will impress your family and friends.
Our recipe collection features three variations to suit your preferences. The classic oven-roasted chicken leg quarters recipe delivers a timeless flavor combination with a blend of herbs and spices. For a zesty twist, try our honey garlic chicken leg quarters, where a sweet and savory glaze adds an irresistible depth of flavor. And for a spicy kick, our buffalo chicken leg quarters pack a punch with a tangy, fiery sauce that will leave you craving more.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring success for both experienced and novice cooks. With detailed guidance on preparation, cooking times, and temperature, you'll be able to achieve perfectly cooked chicken leg quarters every time.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you longing for more. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a crispy, juicy, and flavorful chicken leg quarters feast that will become a staple in your home cooking repertoire.
SLOW ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
Learn how to make the juices and meat fall from the bones of these chicken leg quarters, while still achieving a super crispy skin. The secret to this amazing Slow Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters recipe is to roast it low and slow and then finish it off on a high temperature, to crisp up the skin.
Provided by Edyta
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 300F.
- Spray your baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Pat dry your chicken. Season your chicken legs on both sides with approximately 1/4 teaspoon of each: salt, pepper, and paprika. Cover the sheet with aluminum foil and place it in the middle rack in the oven.
- Roast the chicken covered in 300F for 1 hour and 30-40 minutes* (See Recipe Notes below)
- Remove the foil, raise the temperature of the oven to 425F.
- Spoon some of the juices over the chicken. If needed add some water to the sheet pan.
- Roast the chicken on high temperature for another 10-15 minutes* (See Recipe Notes) Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 kcal, Protein 49 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Dry the chicken quarters with paper towels and rub with oil. Evenly sprinkle the seasonings on both sides of each quarter and gently pat to make the seasonings stick.
- Heat 1/2 cup of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In two batches, sear the chicken quarters, about 2 minutes per side or until the skin is deep golden brown. The time will depend on how hot your skillet is. Tip: the hot oil will splatter so be careful not to get burned. Use a splatter guard if you have one.
- Transfer the chicken onto the baking sheet, fitted with a cooling rack. Pour about 1 Tbsp of the cooking oil from the skillet over each chicken quarter. Tip: line the baking sheet with aluminum foil for much easier cleaning after cooking. Tip: you must use a cooling rack, or else the bottom of the chicken will come out soggy and greasy.
- Bake at 400F for about 35-45 minutes, or until the chicken skin is crispy and deep golden brown. Different ovens bake differently so the exact time may vary. In my oven, I need 45 minutes.Tip: chicken quarters will be fully cooked and reach 165F internal temperature at 400F in about 25 minutes, but you want to cook them longer for two reasons. One is that chicken legs and thighs just taste much better when cooked to about 185F - 190F. That's when they become super tender. The second reason is that the skin won't be as crispy after just 25 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, let rest for 3 minutes and serve with your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 909 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (VERY EASY, ONE DISH)
This is one that I adapted from Recipe #199636 after I scored 4 huge chicken leg quarters on sale. ($0.39 a pound!). I added a few things and adjusted the cooking time and temp to to what worked for me. The skin got SO crispy and the chicken was moist and retained the flavors. It also fell off the bone. I hope you enjoy! UPDATE 11/13/15: THANK YOU for all of the great reviews! I am so glad it's such a hit! Make sure you check out the reviews for some other ideas on how to switch it up a little (but the original is still my personal favorite).
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Line a large glass baking dish with foil. You can also add a baking rack to the pan to keep the chicken out of the grease and to help air circulate and make it crispier.
- Remove excess fat from chicken quarters.
- Separate the skin from the chicken, taking care that the skin stays attached at most points on the chicken. (You just want a flap. Do not remove the skin).
- Brush the chicken (under the skin) with soy sauce.
- Sprinkle some garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed on the chicken under the skin (I estimated the 1 tsp measures. Use as much or as little as you're comfortable with) and rub into the chicken.
- Arrange the leg quarters in the pan, skin side up, taking care not to crowd. They need space to cook properly.
- Brush both sides of the leg quarters with soy sauce.
- Sprinkle the skin with garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed (to taste).
- Place on middle rack in over and bake uncovered for an hour.
- After an hour, increase oven temp to 400 and bake 15 minutes.
- Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165 (insert meat thermometer at thickest part of thigh, taking care not to touch the bone).
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
Chicken leg quarters are still fairly reasonable at the grocery store. Often, a single chicken thigh looks a little skimpy on a dinner plate. Leg quarters yield two or three extra bites, and they are visually very satisfying. Bonus: cooking with the bones included gives a lot of flavor. A simple, tasty seasoning blend makes prep a breeze.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Chicken Legs
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Stir together smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Gently lift the skin and sprinkle in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning blend, using a fingertip to spread the seasoning around under the skin. Brush both sides of each leg quarter with melted butter.
- Evenly sprinkle remaining spice mixture on both sides of each quarter and set cut side up onto the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn the quarters cut side down using tongs and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Turn on the broiler and broil each side of the chicken leg quarters until skin is nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Test for a final internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Transfer chicken leg quarters to a serving plate. Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 220.7 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 571.2 mg
Tips:
- Choose air-chilled chicken leg quarters for the crispiest skin.
- Dry the chicken with paper towels before seasoning to help the skin crisp up.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs. Be sure to season under the skin as well.
- Place the chicken on a roasting rack set over a baking sheet. This will help the chicken cook evenly and crisp up on all sides.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature (400°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.
Conclusion:
Crispy oven roasted chicken leg quarters are a delicious, easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy skin, tender meat, and flavorful seasoning, these chicken leg quarters are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's sure to please, give this recipe a try!
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