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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are one of our favorite family meals! You just can’t beat the crispy, juicy and oh-so delicious tender, flavorful chicken.

Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Chicken quarters are often on sale and are one of our favorite chicken cuts to grill. Today I’m sharing how to bake your Chicken Leg Quarters in the oven, for  those days when it is too hot or too rainy to grill out!

Chicken on the Menu

Last week, I asked my hubby to stop by the store on his way home to pick up a few groceries. I texted him a list that included several on-sale items. One of the sale items I wanted was a family pack of chicken drumsticks. (There’s never any complaining when I make shake-n-bake style drumsticks- they are so good!)

He ended up bringing home chicken leg quarters. (Actually, he didn’t go to the right store on the day I texted him my list, so most of those sale items? Nope, not on sale anymore!)

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Truthfully, I usually will only buy chicken leg quarters when I know the hubby will have time to grill them for us. I don’t particularly like cooking outside on the grill. It’s usually too hot and too humid and I don’t like to sweat when cooking my dinner, (Luckily, hubby doesn’t mind, lol.)

Good news is baking leg quarters in the oven is just as tasty as grilling them!

Mmm, so good! 

Why You Should Add Baked Chicken Leg Quarters to Your Menu Plan ASAP!

  • Chicken Leg Quarters are a very affordable cut of poultry and are often on sale.
  • Dark meat is easy to cook and very forgiving. Even if over cooked just a bit, the dark meat of the thigh and drumstick stays deliciously tasty, juicy, and tender.
  • The recipe is just so simple!
  • With about an hour of cook time, once you pop the chicken quarters into the oven, you have time to complete other tasks. 

and  and way to buand I wasn’t sure how long to cook them in the oven.  I poked around on the internet a little bit and found a few cooking time recommendations for leg quarters, so I decided to go ahead and cook them in the oven rather than freeze them for later.

Ingredients

Want to give Baked Leg Quarters a try? Add these ingredients to your shopping list:

  • Chicken leg quarters | I love buying the leg quarters in the huge family pack. They are just as good the next day as leftovers. (Sometimes, I’ll even buy the pre-seasoned BBQ leg quarters. Cook time is the same, but all the work is done for me!)
  • Oil | Olive, vegetable, avocado, even melted butter – whatever oil you prefer.
  • Flour | Flour helps the chicken attain that brown crispy skin and also gives the the spices a place to “stick”
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Gallon Ziploc Bags | I like to use these bags for the “Shake n Bake” method.

How to Bake Chicken Leg Quarters in the Oven

  1. Set chicken out about 30 minutes before cooking. (So they will be close to room temp.)
  2. Preheat oven to 425.  (For easy clean-up, I like to line a 9 x 13 dish with foil. You can also use a sheet pan, but I will not mention how many times I have spilled the chicken juices in my oven and on the floor!)
  3. Before starting, Pat your chicken dry and give the quarters a sprinkle of salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Generously coat foil/pan with oil.
  5. Mix the flour and all the spices in a large bowl.
  6. Dip the leg quarters in the bowl and generously coat chicken with the flour/spice mixture. (If using the Ziploc bag shake and bake method, add your spices to the bag, coat your chicken with oil, drop the chicken in the bag and shake til completely coated. (Its a great job for little helpers.)
  7. Place leg quarters, skin side down on the foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Turn chicken and reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 35-45 minutes longer or until chicken is done. (If you have a digital thermometer, go ahead and place it in the chicken at this point and bake the chicken quarters until they reach an internal temp of 165 degrees.)

 

Tips for Baking Chicken Leg Quarters

You need a digital thermometer.

If you are anything like me, and have a fear of serving undercooked chicken, a digital thermometer is you new best friend! I use the kind that you hang through the oven door and sounds an alarm when the chicken reaches 165 degrees. (Best invention ever!)how to use a digital thermometer

The thermometer in the above pic was my pampered chef digital thermometer- It lasted almost 20 years! I have this one now. (It’s a good price and works great.)

Let the leg quarters come to room temperature.

Letting your chicken thighs come close to room temperature before baking allows for more even cooking and less likely to turn out dry.  (This is true for chicken breasts as well – If baked from refrigerator temp, the outside will cooker at a faster rate.)  Letting the chicken quarters sit on the counter for about 30 minutes should do the trick.

Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.

Before adding any of the seasoning, be sure to pat off any moisture from the chicken skin with a paper towel. This helps the seasonings stick to the skin.

Easy clean up.

For easy clean-up, I like to line a 9 x 13 dish with foil. You can also use a sheet pan, but I will not mention how many times I have spilled the chicken juices in my oven and on the floor!

Other cuts of chicken.

The coating recipe is just as great using chicken thighs or drumsticks. Bone-in thighs, boneless thighs and drumsticks all need different time and temps for cooking.

 How Long Will the Baked Leg Quarters Last in the Fridge?

Leftover chicken should be stored in and airtight container and should last 3 to 4 days in the fridge. If you want to freeze your chicken, I recommend removing the meat from the bones, place in a well sealed freezer for up to 6 months. 

how to bake chicken leg quarters

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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

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  • Author: Jamie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 min
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 leg quarters 1x
  • Category: main dish
  • Method: oven
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Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are crispy, juicy and oh-so deliciously tender.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • olive/canola oil
  • 1 cup of flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  1. Set chicken out about 30 minutes before cooking. (So they will be close to room temp.)
  2. Preheat oven to 425.  (For easy clean-up, I like to line a 9 x 13 dish with foil. You can also use a sheet pan, but I will not mention how many times I have spilled the chicken juices in my oven and on the floor!)
  3. Before starting, give your a sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Generously coat foil/pan with oil.
  5. Mix the flour and all the spices in a large bowl.
  6. Dip the leg quarters in the bowl and generously coat chicken with the flour/spice mixture.
  7. Place leg quarters, skin side down on the foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Turn chicken and reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 35-45 minutes longer or until chicken is done. (If you have a digital thermometer, go ahead and place it in the chicken at this point and bake the chicken quarters until they reach an internal temp of 165 degrees.)


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 7 oz of dark meat
  • Calories: 406
  • Fat: 20
  • Protein: 54

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  1. Polly says

    September 27 at 10:19 pm

    Yum they look great.

    Reply
  2. Gina @ Kleinworth & Co. says

    September 28 at 11:46 pm

    Perfect! I was just telling the hubs that I wanted to find a couple new chicken recipes.

    Reply
  3. Mary Beth says

    September 30 at 5:14 pm

    These look so moist and delicious!

    Reply
  4. Noelle says

    October 2 at 3:20 am

    These look amazing! ill have to try this definitely.

    Reply
  5. Monica says

    October 3 at 2:17 pm

    They look delicious!

    Reply
  6. Becca Acker says

    October 3 at 5:40 pm

    That looks really good and sounds simple enough to make. Think I'll have to pin it. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Lynn Gardner says

    October 29 at 3:32 am

    Thanks for posting this recipe! I made these tonight (+ a little salt-free Italian seasoning blend) and they were a definite hit.

    Reply
    • Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom says

      October 29 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you! I am glad the recipe turned out well for you!
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  8. aaronsmom says

    August 25 at 9:20 pm

    I made this just now for dinner (8/25/14). This one is a keeper, and very budget-minded as well. I am going to share this with my friends!

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      August 25 at 10:06 pm

      I'm glad it worked for you!
      ~Jamie

      Reply
  9. Christine says

    December 29 at 5:32 pm

    Made this tonight !! Absolutely delicious and simple !! ?

    Reply
  10. Vicky says

    April 11 at 6:41 am

    These were simple to prepare and totally delicious. Moist on the inside and crispy on the outside with the perfect seasoning. This will be a favorite.
    Thank you for sharing this quick, easy and delicious recipe.

    Reply
  11. jennifer says

    October 23 at 8:59 pm

    do I cover it at any point to keep juicy?

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      October 24 at 8:52 am

      I did not, but just keep an eye on it, if it looks like it’s getting too brown feel free to cover it. Just make sure you’re cooking the leg quarters to be appropriate internal temperature. I am abnormally afraid of under cooking my chicken and always use a thermometer.

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    November 4 at 2:27 pm

    Foodrecipe. But all these blog sharing the background is out of control. I really just want a recipe without reading nonsense..

    Reply
    • Jamie says

      November 5 at 11:08 am

      Maybe you should stop visiting blogs then and just purchase cookbooks. Some of my favorites are found here: America’s Test Kitchen Cookbooks

      Reply
  13. B.W says

    March 1 at 2:29 pm

    It’s all good I had thing when u turn for your chicken for the final turn do u cover it foil the last 35min ?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Jamie Sanders says

      March 1 at 7:08 pm

      I usually don’t, but if it looks like your chicken needs it go ahead.

      Reply
  14. Peggy Barr says

    October 16 at 8:57 pm

    This sounds exactly like the delicious baked chicken I get at the K and W Cafateria here in Charlotte N C. I have begged them for the recipe but cannot get it right to save my life.Also I like white meat that has the wing still attached to the breast. The only difference I can see is they said to add chicken base and butter and some water. The chicken cooks chrispy on the top and fall apart tender throughout the rest of it. The buttery juice that the chicken sets in out of this world tasty good. I always ask for extra juice poured over my chicken.
    Thank you so much for posting this recipe because when the manager TRYS to tell me how to make the K and W baked chicken I am missing something important for sure.

    Reply
  15. ILLY says

    January 20 at 10:50 pm

    I slow baked a whole chicken, on 425° for 8 hrs?
    Was the best bone-in “bbq•Chicky*Jerky”
    On this side if thee U-S- of A ??
    ?????

    Reply

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