Best 7 Garlic Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes
**Garlic Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters: A Flavorful and Easy Meal**
Indulge in the deliciousness of garlic roasted chicken leg quarters, a culinary delight that combines crispy skin, succulent meat, and an aromatic blend of herbs and spices. This versatile dish can be effortlessly prepared in just a few simple steps, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
With variations ranging from classic garlic and herb to tangy lemon pepper and spicy paprika, these chicken leg quarters offer a diverse range of flavors to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer a crispy or fall-off-the-bone texture, our collection of recipes provides detailed instructions to achieve the perfect results.
From zesty lemon and herb to smoky paprika and garlic, each recipe offers a unique taste sensation. The addition of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano enhances the overall flavor depth, while garlic adds a savory and aromatic touch.
But that's not all – our recipes also include tips for preparing flavorful side dishes that perfectly complement the roasted chicken leg quarters. From roasted vegetables to creamy mashed potatoes, you'll find a variety of options to create a balanced and satisfying meal.
So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our garlic roasted chicken leg quarters. With easy-to-follow recipes, stunning photos, and helpful cooking tips, you'll be able to create a restaurant-quality dish right in your own kitchen.
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
BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (CRISPY, JUICY, & EASY!)
You'll love this simple recipe for baked chicken leg quarters in the oven! You only need a few simple ingredients for perfectly juicy, crispy roasted chicken leg quarters every time.
Provided by Maya Krampf
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place an oven safe rack on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Protein 23.6 g, Fat 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Sodium 548.3 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 0.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 26.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish or line it with foil.
- Combine the garlic, oregano, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl. Add the olive oil and mix well. Use a mortar and pestle to form a paste or mash it with a fork.
- Snip off any excess skin and fat deposits from the chicken. Arrange the leg quarters in the prepared baking dish and rub the garlic-spice mixture over each piece.
- Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish. If desired, use 1/4 cup of chicken broth with 1/4 cup of dry white wine instead.
- Bake the chicken, uncovered, in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the chicken registers at least 165 F on a meat thermometer .
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 414 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEMON-ROSEMARY-GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN QUARTERS
This is an awesome toss-together main dish with five-star results. I didn't have have a whole roaster chicken but wanted all the flavor and crispy chicken skin one would expect from a roasted chicken. It turned out juicy, tender and seasoned just right with perfectly browned, crisp skin to top it all off. I roasted the chicken atop a layer of quartered potatoes and onions, which turned out tender and full of flavor from cooking in the chicken juices. My hubby declared this finger-licking, extra napkin-needing delicious, and I hope you enjoy too!
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a small roasting pan or other metal baking dish, arrange pealed and quartered potatoes. Drizzle with 1 tbs. olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Toss to coat, arrange in a single layer then arrange chunks of onions throughout the potatoes.
- Rub chicken quarters with 1/4 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoons pepper, chicken bouillon powder, rosemary, garlic and olive oil.
- Arrange quarters atop potatoes in roasting pan, drizzle chicken and potatoes sticking out from underneath with melted butter. Then squeeze the lemon atop all.
- Roast uncovered for 35-40 minutes at 400°F.
- Then increase oven temperature to 425 F and roast for another 10-15 minutes until skin is lightly browned and crispy, and juices run clear from the thickest part between the drumstick and thigh.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS RECIPE - (5/5)
Provided by Rander9576
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°. Combine the garlic, oregano, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Add olive oil and mix well. Use a mortar and pestle to make a paste consistency, or mash with a fork. Wash chicken leg quarters and pat dry. Snip off any excess skin. Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish and pat the garlic mixture over each quarter. Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth (part dry white wine, if desired) into the baking dish. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until juices run clear.
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken leg quarters: Look for chicken leg quarters that are plump and have a good amount of meat on them. Avoid any that are bruised or have any signs of damage.
- Pat the chicken dry: Before you season or cook the chicken, pat it dry with paper towels. This will help the seasonings to adhere better and will also help the chicken to cook more evenly.
- Season the chicken liberally: Don't be afraid to season the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to give the chicken a delicious flavor.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature: Roasting the chicken at a high temperature will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat. Aim for a temperature of 425-450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roast the chicken for the proper amount of time: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the chicken leg quarters. For average-sized leg quarters, roast them for about 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Garlic roasted chicken leg quarters are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. The crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful roasted garlic make this dish a surefire hit. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your garlic roasted chicken leg quarters come out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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