Crispy skin, juicy dark meat, and amazing flavor in under an hour? This easy baked chicken quarters recipe is just the family approved simple chicken recipe you were looking for.
When it comes to value, it’s hard to beat chicken quarters. These big cuts of the thigh and drum are just begging for dinner. And this oven-baked chicken quarters recipe is the easiest way to cook them for a juicy, delicious chicken dinner.
Ingredients
- ▢ 4.5 lbs Bone-in Chicken Leg Quarters about 3 to 4 quarters
- ▢ 2 tbsp avocado oil or neutral cooking oil
- ▢ 1 tsp salt
- ▢ 1 tbsp GirlCarnivore Over Easy Spice Blend or your favorite chicken seasoning mix
Instructions
Prep the chicken
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
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Remove the chicken from the packaging and pat dry with paper towels.
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Bruch all over with oil.
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Season both sides of the chicken liberally with salt and the GirlCarnivore Over Easy Spice blend.
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Arrange the chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet or baking dish in a single layer.
Bake the chicken
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Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
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Bake for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 170 degrees F with an instant read thermometer.
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Carefully remove the chicken quarters from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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If desired, cut the drumstick from the thigh at the joint to serve as individual pieces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg