"These chicken quarters are golden 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 this 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 fine with me! You can feed a family for just a few dollars! And that's hard to do these days."
Baked Chicken Quarters
Servings – 4 to 6 Prep Time – 15 Minutes Cook Time – 50 Minutes
Ingredients:
6 chicken quarters, you can also use bone in legs, thighs, and or breasts
2 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon rosemary, dried
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 Tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°.
Pat chicken legs dry with a paper towel and trim any excess skin.
Place chicken quarters in a large ziptop bag and add olive oil. Close bag and move around chicken pieces to coat with oil.
Add seasoning mixture to bag, close and shake to get chicken well coated with seasoning. Get the kiddos involved with this part!
Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place chicken quarters on baking sheet and place on middle rack of oven for 40 minutes, turning halfway.
Chicken must have internal temperature of at least 165°, but 185-195° is ideal for best results. 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 this recipe be doubled?
It sure can! You can even triple or quadruple this recipe! Simply adjust the ingredients accordingly. The cook time will still be 40 minutes, just be sure to not crowd the chicken too much on the pan. Keep the chicken from touching and always keep them in a single layer.
"This recipe is SO easy! Simply mix the herbs and spices in a small dish. Add the chicken quarters to a large, gallon-sized ziptop bag and add the olive oil. Pour in the seasoning mix, seal the bag and shake shake shake! You can even get the kids involved with this part!"
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