How Long to Bake Chicken Leg Quarters

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Step 2

Place the chicken leg quarters in the bottom of a rimmed baking sheet or a baking dish.

Step 3

Melt the butter and brush it over each chicken leg quarter.

Step 4

Sprinkle generously with seasoning of choice.

Step 5

Cover the pan with foil and bake for one hour.

Step 6

Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-20 minutes until the skin is crisped to your liking and the chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.

Step 7

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.