"These chicken quarters are golden and crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside and unbelievably savory with every bite. With just a few simple ingredients, I turned ordinary chicken quarters into a delicious simple budget-friendly meal!"
"Chicken quarters are the star of the budget dinner show, and I love that they’re still very affordable. You can usually find packages of leg quarters that are much lower in price. That’s always fine with me! You can feed a family for just a few dollars! And that's hard to do these days."
“This was a meal made in my home a kid very often. It was easy, cheap, yet healthy and could feed a crowed!”
Baked Chicken Quarters
Servings – 4 to 6 Prep Time – 15 Minutes Cook Time – 50 Minutes
Ingredients:
6-8 chicken quarters, you can also use bone in legs, thighs, and or breasts
2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
2 teaspoons of Mrs. Dash herb seasoning
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sage
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°.
Pat chicken legs dry with a paper towel.
Place chicken quarters on a foil lined and sprayed with cooking spray baking sheet, in one layer.
Drizzle over olive oil, brush over chicken to coat.
Add seasoning mixture to a small bowl; mix to combine. Sprinkle over chicken evenly to coat. Get the kiddos involved with this part!
Place on middle rack of oven and back for 40-50 minutes, turning halfway.
Chicken must have internal temperature of 185-195°. Juices will run clear.
Let rest for 5-8 minutes before serving. This will help keep the juices in and keep the chicken moist and juicy.
Add a side of mac and cheese or mashed potatoes and a salad and you have a delicious dinner in less than an hour!
Notes:
Can the recipe be doubled?
Yes! You can even triple this recipe for a large family dinner! Simply adjust the ingredients accordingly. The cook time will still be 40 minutes. Keep the chicken from touching and always keep them in a single layer. Use multiple sheet pans if needed.
CWT is not a certified dietician or nutritionist. Any nutritional information shared on this site is an estimate counted through measurements and package nutritional information used in each recipe. If calorie, macro counting and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend running the ingredients through your choice of nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary depending on national brands used per recipe.