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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

These easy baked chicken leg quarters require just 5 ingredients and deliver golden, crispy skin with juicy, flavorful meat. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect weeknight dinner solution.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 383
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven-safe rack to elevate chicken for even crisping
  • Baking sheet to catch drippings and roast evenly

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Place a rack on a baking tray.
  2. Mix together salt, paprika, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Pat chicken dry. Rub half the spice mix under the skin and the rest over the top and bottom. Drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 185°F. Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, refrigerate uncovered for a few hours before baking. Don’t skip the rest time—it's key for juicy meat!