Best Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Ingredients
The chicken
-
4
pieces
chicken leg quarters
The seasoning
-
3
tablespoons
olive oil
-
1
tablespoon
sea salt
-
1
tablespoon
brown sugar
-
1
tablespoon
garlic powder
-
1
tablespoon
onion powder
-
1
tablespoon
paprika
-
1
teaspoon
black pepper
-
1
teaspoon
thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Rinse the chicken leg quarters in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Trim off any excess fat from the quarters without breaking the skin.
- Combine all of the spices in a small bowl.
- Add the olive oil to the seasonings to create a paste.
- Rub the chicken quarters with the seasoning paste, ensuring full coverage.
- Place the chicken on a foil-lined sheet pan, skin side up.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
440
Total fat
35g
Total carbohydrates
8g
Total protein
24g
Sodium
1860mg
Cholesterol
142mg
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