Oven-Baked Chicken Quarters
Bring the flavors of a hearty, home-cooked meal to your table with this Oven-Baked Chicken Quarters recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme, and finished with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon, these chicken leg quarters emerge from the oven irresistibly golden, crispy, and juicy. This easy and budget-friendly recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is ready in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a comforting family dinner. Serve these flavorful chicken quarters with your favorite side dishes to create a meal that will quickly become a staple in your recipe rotation. Plus, cleanup is a breeze thanks to the foil-lined baking sheet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken leg quarters
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse the chicken leg quarters under cold running water and pat them dry with paper towels to ensure the skin crisps up during cooking.
Place the chicken quarters on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried thyme.
Brush or drizzle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken quarters, ensuring they are well coated.
Slice the lemon in half and squeeze the juice over the seasoned chicken quarters. Optionally, place the squeezed lemon halves in the baking pan for added aroma and flavor.
Place the baking sheet with the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
292 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 567 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 244 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
