Best 8 Leas Baked Chicken Recipes

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Lea's Baked Chicken is not just another dish; it's an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. The secret lies in its unique blend of spices and herbs that create a crispy, golden-brown skin that seals in the juicy, flavorful meat. Each recipe in this article offers a delicious take on this classic dish, ensuring there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer a traditional roasted chicken or a more adventurous dish with a twist, you'll find it here. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your chicken game to new heights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEA'S BAKED CHICKEN



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I'm always trying to find ways to cook those cheap chicken leg quarters. I came up with this trying to find a good way to bake them whole and not cut up. My family loves them and I figure you can use any good seasoning mix to use in this method. Cavender's just happens to be one of my favorite blends. It's kinda of a greek pepper taste. It's made in Harrison, AR. It's also salt free!

Provided by RazorbackFan

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 chicken leg quarters
1/4 cup olive oil
cavender's all purpose Greek seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Wash and pat dry each leg quarter.
  • Rub skin with olive oil.
  • Dust LIBERALLY with Cavender's.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until juices run clear.
  • I put the leg quarters on a raised rack inside a jelly roll pan with some water put in the bottom. Lets the fat drip off and keeps the chicken out of it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.6, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 132.2, Protein 30.3

JUICY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN BREAST



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Baked Chicken Breast is great as a main dish, salad topper, or even a sandwich protein. Learn how to bake Chicken Breast in the Oven.

Provided by Natalya Drozhzhin

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb chicken breast ((about 4-6 pieces))
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic parsley salt
1 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp oil (olive or avocado)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the chicken breast on a lined baking sheet.
  • Season the chicken breasts on all sides with oil, paprika, garlic parsley salt, and pepper.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F on a thermometer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.02 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 176 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 0.04 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEA'S BAKED CHICKEN



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My family and I love those cheap chicken leg quarters. I needed to find a new way to bake them without cutting them up. This is what I came up with and we all love it. I have other people tell me that they have used Poultry seasoning and tried other seasoning also, so this will work with many other seasoning blends if you...

Provided by Lea Kirkpatrick

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 3

chicken leg quarters
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 bottle cavender's greek seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Wash and DRY the chicken leg quarters.
  • 2. Put chicken on a raised baking rack with some water underneath in the pan.
  • 3. Rub olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle liberally with Cavenders. Bake until juices run clear which is about 45 minutes.

SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN LEGS



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We have some family members who love chicken legs, and every now and then, I have enough to treat them. This recipe starts with a simple salt water brine that makes them tender and juicy and removes discoloration that is sometimes found along the bone. Season it up with Italian flavors, as suggested, or use your own favorite combo!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Chicken Legs

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ pounds chicken legs
4 cups water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
¼ cup garlic-infused olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Place chicken legs in a medium bowl.
  • Stir water and salt together in a separate bowl until salt dissolves. Pour salt water over the chicken legs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a pan large enough to accommodate the chicken legs without crowding them, about 8-inch square.
  • Drain chicken legs and pat dry. Coat with oil, then sprinkle both sides with rosemary and pepper. Place in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Arrange on a platter and garnish with rosemary sprig. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.2 g, Cholesterol 141.3 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 3021.8 mg

JUICY ROASTED CHICKEN



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My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.

Provided by ROBINROCKINGBIRD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets removed
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon onion powder, or to taste
½ cup margarine, divided
1 stalk celery, leaves removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. Sprinkle inside and out with onion powder. Place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. Cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. Cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 661.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SIMPLE BAKED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Simple basic recipe for cooking up a bunch of skinless boneless chicken breasts.

Provided by Always Cooking Up Something

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 pinch Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat convection oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle both sides with salt and Creole seasoning. Place chicken in a broiler pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Flip chicken and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from pan. Pour water into the pan, while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add more water if needed to dislodge the browned bits; serve alongside chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1418.2 mg

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEGS



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Crispy baked chicken legs inspired by my daughter, Ivy. This is fast and easy.

Provided by Fernandes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 pounds chicken legs
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
2 tablespoons tamari

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place chicken legs in a large bowl. Spread chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt onto the chicken; pour sauce over top. Mix thoroughly and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 142.9 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 700.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BAKED CHICKEN LEGS WITH CHICKPEAS, OLIVES, AND GREENS



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This one-pan Mediterranean-inspired meal is quite the package, thanks to an easy oven-baked method and a lively spice rub of Aleppo pepper, thyme, coriander, and orange zest. Once drizzled generously with olive oil, the chicken legs, orange slices, and chickpeas roast together, getting crispy on the outside and meltingly tender throughout.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 2h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon coriander seeds
4 chicken legs (about 2 pounds total)
Kosher salt
1 orange, washed
1 tablespoon Aleppo pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained
3 small shallots, halved and peeled
1 cup mixed olives, such as Cerignola, Niçoise, and Castelvetrano, pitted if desired
3 cups packed leafy greens, such as mustard, dandelion, or baby kale, or a combination

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, toast coriander seeds, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle and let cool completely, then grind.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken generously with salt; let stand. Meanwhile, zest orange. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons orange zest with Aleppo pepper, thyme, coriander, and 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Rub spice mixture all over chicken; let stand at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days. Slice orange in half lengthwise, then cut one half crosswise into very thin slices and scatter in the bottom of a roasting pan, along with chickpeas and shallots. Squeeze juice of remaining orange half over chickpea mixture; toss with remaining 7 tablespoons oil. Season with salt.
  • Place chicken in pan, skin-sides up; drizzle with oil. Roast until chicken is golden and very tender, and chickpeas and shallots are beginning to caramelize, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove pan from oven and transfer chicken to a plate. Stir olives and greens into pan, then return chicken. Switch oven to broil and cook until chicken is golden brown and greens are just wilted, about 1 minute more. Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs for the best flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices helps to infuse it with flavor and keep it moist during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy interior.
  • Use a meat thermometer: Cooking the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) ensures that it is cooked safely and thoroughly.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Lea's Baked Chicken is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its crispy skin, juicy interior, and flavorful stuffing, it is a perfect meal for any occasion. By following these tips, you can ensure that your Lea's Baked Chicken turns out perfectly every time. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy chicken dish, give Lea's Baked Chicken a try – you won't be disappointed!

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