Baked Chicken Leg Quarters, deliciously golden with a really crispy skin and juicy meat that simply melts in your mouth. A really easy recipe made in the oven with minimal prep, and only one pan. It can't get any easier than that!
A simple chicken dinner never fails to impress, and it can be cooked in endless ways. Once the meat is ready, throw a quick side dish to go with it, and there you are, a healthy, nutritious and utterly delicious meal that no one can refuse.
Chicken legs, apart from being inexpensive, are absolutely the best when it comes to big flavours, and the secret to getting the best out of them is cooking them with the skin on!
The fat stored in the skin will make the chicken legs really juicy and keep them moist in the oven, so you never have to get a tough, dried chicken that no one really enjoys - I wholeheartedly recommend keeping the skin on!
It is so easy to have a complete meal without spending a fortune on it, all with real ingredients that comes together really quick and deliver in terms of taste. I chose simplicity here - although of course you can add any spices and herbs you have around if you wish!
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Ingredients needed
- chicken legs - skin on, bone in
- salt and pepper - I prefer course salt for this recipe, it helps crisp up the skin!
- paprika - I opted for regular paprika, but hot or smoked paprika also ok
- garlic granules - for extra taste
- oil - for drizzling over the chicken
How to you make baked chicken leg quarters
Simply place the chicken leg quarters in a baking dish or tray, season generously with salt and pepper, and use any herbs or seasoning you like, I like the combo granualted garlic and paprika, it's simple, but super delicious.
Don't go crazy on oil, just a teaspoon or so will do, there will be some juices left from the chicken in the pan, in case you like to serve it with some nice gravy too. Bake for 40 minutes at 220 degrees Celsius (425 Fahrenheit).
What to serve with chicken leg quarters
I complete meal should have protein, carbs and veggies. With these delicious chicken legs we have the protein sorted. In terms of carbs, I would go for mashed potatoes, pilau rice, crispy roast potatoes, crispy baked fries or scalloped potatoes.
As for a good veggie side, my favourite are: roasted beetroot, pan-fried brussels sprouts, dill coleslaw, cabbage stir fry or stewed cabbage.
You can also serve them with a nice salad like: green salad, Moroccan couscous salad, tuna pasta salad or a good old potato and egg salad.
Expert tips
I baked these chicken leg quarters at 220 degrees Celsius or 425 degrees Fahrenheit in order to crisp up the chicken skin nicely. You can also baked them at 200 degrees Celsius or 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
I would perhaps keep an eye on them and extend the baking time by 5-10 minutes, just make sure they are nice and golden and super juicy.
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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Ingredients
- 5 chicken leg quarters
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt
- â…› teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit).
- In an over-proof dish, place the chicken leg quarters, season with salt, pepper, garlic granules and paprika, and drizzle over a teaspoon of oil.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes until cooked through and the skin is crispy and golden.
- Serve hot!
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Notes
- I baked these chicken leg quarters at 220 degrees Celsius or 425 degrees Fahrenheit in order to crisp up the chicken skin nicely. You can also baked them at 200 degrees Celsius or 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- I would perhaps keep an eye on them and extend the baking time by 5-10 minutes, just make sure they are nice and golden and super juicy.
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