chicken leg quarters

A simple recipe for chicken and polenta with garlic, a typical Romanian polenta dish, full of comfort and flavor.

Polenta Chicken

Garlic chicken:

chicken legs/ chicken quarters (See note)

vegetable oil

paprika

chicken stock

parsley

garlic cloves

fine sea salt and pepper

For the polenta:

polenta

1120 ml/ 2.4 pints

4 2/3 cups water

fine sea salt

butter, optional

Remove the skin from the chicken legs and...

Remove the skin from the chicken legs and divide them at the joint. Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper.

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom pan,...

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottom pan, a pan large enough to hold the chicken pieces in one layer. Place the chicken parts in the pan and brown all over. Sprinkle the paprika on top and stir well to coat the chicken parts with it. Add the chicken stock, it should cover the meat almost entirely, but the chicken should not be swimming in liquid.

Chop the parsley and add half of it...

Chop the parsley and add half of it to the pan. Add some pepper, bring to a boil, lower the heat and cover the pan leaving a crack open. Cook for about 30 minutes (turning the chicken once in between) or until the meat is cooked through.

Start making the polenta about now if you...

Start making the polenta about now if you want to serve this immediately.

By the end of the cooking time, the...

By the end of the cooking time, the sauce should have reduced by half. If you want a thicker sauce, remove the lid from the pot during the last 5 minutes of the cooking time. I don't find it necessary, I like to have a runnier sauce to soak the polenta.

Grate the garlic cloves and add them to...

Grate the garlic cloves and add them to the pan together with the rest of the chopped parsley. Cook for 1 minute, remove from heat and season.

To make the polenta, heat the water in...

To make the polenta, heat the water in a large pan but do not let it come to a boil. Add the salt, stir to dissolve. Add the polenta in a slow stream while stirring all the time.

Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover...

Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover with a crack and cook, stirring often, according to the packet's instructions. Mine takes about 20 minutes, but that can differ greatly depending on the polenta you bought.

Once the polenta is ready, stir in the...

Once the polenta is ready, stir in the butter.

Serve as soon as the polenta is ready.

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Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are crispy, juicy and oh-so deliciously tender.

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

olive/canola oil

flour

salt

tsp black pepper

garlic powder

onion powder

Set chicken out about 30 minutes before cooking. (So they will be close to room temp.)

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!)

Before starting, give your a sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.

Mix the flour and all the spices in a large bowl.

Dip the leg quarters in the bowl and generously coat chicken with the flour/spice mixture.

Place leg quarters, skin side down on the foil and bake for 30 minutes.

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.)

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 ?

Lemon pepper, garlic and butter make these baked chicken leg quarters an easy, fast and seriously flavor-packed dinner!

Fast and Flavorful Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

salted butter (melted)

lemon pepper seasoning

garlic

Preheat your oven to 375°F.

Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with a paper towel, then place on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Combine the ingredients for the lemon pepper butter sauce together.

Brush the butter sauce over each chicken quarter, covering completely.

Bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until the chicken reaches a temperature of 185 °F in the middle. If the chicken starts to brown too much on top, place a piece of tinfoil over the top lightly, and continue to bake until done.

Air fryer roasted chicken leg quarters that are seasoned and cooked to absolute perfection. No breading required. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Best Damn Air Fryer Chicken Quarters

chicken leg quarters, bone-in, skin-on.

black pepper

mustard

olive oil

Add dry ingredients to a large ziptop bag or a large bowl

Pat chicken dry and trim any excess skin or fat. Add chicken to the bag or bowl with 1 teaspoon of oil and shake or mix well until the chicken is well coated with all the seasoning.

Preheat air fryer to 380°(F) for 5 minutes.

Place chicken in air fryer, skin side down, and set to air fry setting at 380°(F) for 20-25 minutes (depending on size of chicken quarters). Flip halfway through cooking time.

When done, carefully remove chicken to a plate and let rest for 2-3 minutes before enjoying.

Amazing
So easy and simple. It's become one of our go to's thanks for the recipe

This Instant Pot recipe prepares tender and juicy chicken leg quarters easily.

Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters

chicken broth

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Place a trivet in the bottom of Instant Pot and pour the broth.

Season the chicken leg quarters with garlic powder, and salt and black.

Place the chicken leg quarters on top of the trivet in a single layer.

Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.

When cooking time ends, do a quick pressure release.

Remove the lid, take out the chicken leg quarters and coat with olive oil.

Place in a single layer and broil for 5 minutes on each side.For this step you can use the Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid, Mealthy Crisplid, Ninja Foodi or the oven.

Serve and enjoy!

Ever wonder how long to bake chicken leg quarters, thighs, or legs? It takes at least an hour but the key is all about the temperature and the timing.

How Long to Bake Chicken Leg Quarters

4 chicken leg quarters (about 3 pounds)

butter

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

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

Sprinkle generously with seasoning of choice.

Cover the pan with foil and bake for one hour.

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.

Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Did anyone else catch that Melissa posted a link to the longest recipe possible ??? well anyway great recipe! Thanks for the recipe and the laugh.

I tried this recepi added a dry rub instead of seasoning and it came out amazing!!! Better than costco chicken. Im so glad i tried it definitly recomend it

Great recipe, turned out perfect. Quick question, there’s this chicken place I love called barcelos, they don’t sell their hot sauce and I can’t seem to recreate it.  It’s a peri peri based sauce but it’s creamy and it has a citrus tang to it and another flavour I can’t quite place. Any ideas?

Kind regards 

J.C.B.

I used to make lemon pepper chicken all the time before I had kids. My oldest is 4 now and I couldn't remember how long to bake my chicken for, especially since I usually used drumsticks but had leg quarters this time. Thanks for refreshing my memory and making it such a base recipe that it was easy to know exactly what to do.

With only 5 ingredients, this unique sweet n sour chicken recipe is a dump and go recipe that is super simple to make!

Crock-Pot Sweet &amp; Sour Chicken Recipe

Cups Apricot Preserves

Tablespoons Heinz 57 Sauce

Tablespoons Italian Salad Dressing

Tablespoon Soy Sauce

Pounds Chicken Leg Quarters (Or Chicken Breasts, Chicken Thighs Or Chicken Drumsticks)

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the apricot preserves, Heinz 57 sauce, Italian dressing and soy sauce.

Add the pieces of chicken to a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and toss with tongs to coat all the chicken in the sauce.

Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or until chicken is fully cooked.

Chicken Leg Quarters with Mushroom sauce is a delicious pan seared chicken with mushroom gravy. A delicious bone-in chicken recipe to make for dinner.

Chicken Leg Quarters with Mushrooms

Meat Thermometer

[Large Skillet ]

[Tongs ]

chicken quarters

Salt and Pepper (to taste)

poultry seasoning

mushrooms (sliced)

heavy cream

Start by adding your flour, salt, pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon of the poultry seasoning in a bowl or plate. Mix until combined.

Now you will dredge your chicken quarters in the flour.

Place oil in a skillet and let it heat to medium-high heat. Place the chicken skin side down and let cook 4-5 minutes to sear the chicken to golden color. Flip and repeat the other side. You want a nice sear.

Now remove the chicken from the skillet. Toss in your garlic and sliced mushrooms and saute 5 minutes, on medium heat.

Whisk in the chicken stock and add the chicken back to the pan. Bring to a bowl then lower heat and simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

Increase heat, remove chicken, and bring to a boil. Whisk in the heavy cream and remaining poultry seasoning. Once creamy and thickens, place chicken in and top with the mushroom cream sauce.

Serve the chicken with musrhoom gravy on top.

Chicken leg quarters are super easy to smoke. These smoked chicken quarters are covered in a flavorful sweet and spicy BBQ rub and then brushed with a thin layer of BBQ sauce. Juicy and delicious, you&#39;ve never tasted a chicken leg quarter recipe like this before!

Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

Tablespoons kosher salt

Tablespoons oregano, (dried)

Tablespoon black pepper

coriander

Tablespoon smoked paprika

Tablespoon cumin

Preheat

Prepare the smoker and preheat it to 225°F

Baste

Baste ¼ cup of olive oil onto each quarter chicken. Ensure all crevices are covered in a thin layer of oil.

Mix together all the spice ingredients in a small bowl.

Apply

Next, spoon the dry rub onto each piece of chicken. Ensure you use a generous amount and then using your hands to spread the rub evenly until each piece is covered.

When the smoker has preheated to 225°F, put the chicken thighs directly onto the smoker rack. Insert a digital meat thermometer into the meat, close the lid, and let the chicken leg quarters smoke low and slow.

Smoke

Keep the digital meat thermometer inserted the entire smoke time so you can monitor the internal temperature of the meat. Once the internal meat thermometer reaches 165°F, the chicken is done.

Remove

Using tongs, remove the chicken leg quarters from the smoker and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

My chicken leg quarters recipe is one of the tastiest chicken recipes you&#39;ll ever make. It&#39;s also one of the easiest! Juicy, tender, and flavorful dark meat with that crispy skin we all love. My chicken quarter recipe is the perfect choice for an easy weeknight dinner your whole family will enjoy!

Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Tbsp brown sugar

Tbsp paprika

thyme

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Rinse the chicken leg quarters in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Make sure to dry the skin as much as possible.

Trim off any excess fat from the quarters without breaking the skin.

Combine all of the spices in a small bowl.

Add the oil to the seasonings making a paste.

Rub the chicken quarters with the paste, making sure to get the entire quarter covered with the seasonings.

Place the chicken on a foiled lined sheet pan.

Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.

This uniquely delicious recipe for chicken leg-quarters are marinated with many flavors using the famous wet rub, which takes their taste to the next level. They have juicy and tender meat inside, covered with a crispy golden layer of skin, and are finger-licking good. It’s a budget-friendly and fantastic recipe that will surely impress your family.



Oven-Baked Chicken Leg Quarters



I mostly share patience and budget-friendly recipes simultaneously, and this mouthwatering oven-baked chicken leg quarters recipe is one of them.
These chicken leg quarters are quite simple and cheap, but when you season them with a wet rub loaded with multiple flavors and bake them in the oven, you will get an amazing dish, just like the fancy dishes you order in restaurants.
The oven’s heat must be turned up at the very end to make the skin golden and crisp. It’s an easy and simple recipe that can be prepared in no time. You can get the chicken ready in no more than 5 minutes. Once seasoned, you can put the chicken in the oven for almost one hour.



You can make side dishes for your meal plan during this one hour. Baking the chicken is no fuss at all unless you don’t know how to do it right. Here I’ve got you the simplest yet delicious recipe with clear instructions that even a newbie can follow; it is easier to bake the perfect Chicken leg quarters recipe.

Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe
Ingredients

4 Chicken Leg Quarters (Bone-in &amp; Skin-on)
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
½ teaspoons Black Pepper
½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Salt (Preferably Kosher)
1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika Powder
8 Small Red Potatoes
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Large Carrots (Diced)

Instructions

For the rub, combine all the dry ingredients (spices) in a small bowl and add olive oil to it. Don’t forget to save some for the vegetables.
Pat dry the Chicken legs with a paper towel. Now, apply the wet rub evenly on the chicken. You can rub it easily with your hands, but you can also use gloves if you are not comfortable. Use your fingers to apply rub directly on the meat inside the skin.
After applying the rub evenly, place the chicken legs on the baking sheet and bake them for 40 – 60 minutes at 400°F.
Cut the vegetables into your desired shape and place them in the baking pan. Add the rub you saved earlier in the vegetables and place them in the baking oven after the chicken has been cooked for about 20 – 25 minutes, as vegetables don’t take long to be cooked. You can bake the vegetables and the chicken together if you want to. But it will make your vegetables a bit softer.

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Best Method to Bake the Chicken Legs



The best technique to make a tender and juicy chicken is to start at a low temperature and finish at a high temperature to get the crispier chicken skin. Baking it in the oven is a bit time-consuming taking but it takes only 5 minutes to do the preparations by hand.



The Juice in the Baking Pan



The juice that accumulates at the bottom of the baking pan is super delicious and can be used best if dripped on the vegetables you plan to serve with the chicken. Or you can use it as a gravy for your potatoes and serve them with the leg quarters.&nbsp; &nbsp;



Baking Time for Chicken Leg Quarters



You can try the same recipe for different meat cuts as well. Baking time varies with different meat cuts. You can ideally make your bone-in, skin-on cut with this recipe because it gives you a moist, flavorful chicken by following a few simple steps. You should check your chicken pieces with a thermometer if you use meat cuts other than the chicken leg quarters.



Should the chicken skin be removed?



No! Absolutely not. Chicken skin gives a unique and delicious taste, just like bones. Its golden brown color gives it a look of fancy restaurant foods. Chicken leg quarters are higher in calories, so you won’t cook every day. But it’s an excellent option to go for once in a while.



Are these Chicken Leg Quarters healthy?



Chicken, irrespective of the cut you choose, is always an excellent protein source. Chicken breast is the best part of the meat as it’s a low-fat and low-calorie source of protein, which is the best option for calorie-conscious people.



For how long can you store these Chicken Legs?



You can store these chicken leg quarters for 3 – 4 days in an airtight container or ziplock plastic bags. Whatever you choose, the container or the plastic bag, make sure to line it with a paper towel at the bottom to soak the excess liquid and prevent the chicken from getting soggy. It is recommended to reheat the chicken in the oven to make the skin crispier again. &nbsp;



Wet Rub for Chicken Legs



Here is how to make an amazing seasoning for your chicken legs. This amazing seasoning not only enhances the taste of the chicken but also gives it an unmatched aroma you will quickly become a fan of. The secret to making the leg quarters so amazingly delicious is this wet rub that you can easily prepare yourself.



To make the wet rub, mix some chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and olive oil. All these ingredients are full of superb flavors that give a mouthwatering taste to your chicken legs.



In the recipe section, I will give you measurements of its ingredients. The best thing about this rub is that you can adjust the number of its ingredients as per your taste. For example, If you like the smokey flavor of the paprika, you can add more than what is mentioned in the recipe section. You can also use this rub for your whole chicken, baking, and grilling or use it in your vegetable recipes.
To prepare the wet rub, just combine all the dry ingredients in the bowl and add some olive oil in it and mix well. Your wet rub is ready. You can save some for your vegetable dishes as well.
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Some Important Tips:




One of the most essential steps to make the skin crispier is pat drying the chicken legs before applying the wet rub. Pat dry the chicken using a paper towel. The paper towel will absorb all the excess moisture from the chicken, and the wet rub will stick to the chicken better.
It is recommended to use the chicken at room temperature. Take the chicken out of the fridge a few minutes before seasoning it with dry rub. This will help you make an evenly cooked chicken.
During grilling, meats are seasoned with different rubs that tend to burn when sugar is used in its seasoning. But nothing to worry about here. This wet rub doesn’t contain any sugar.

Chicken Leg Quarters Video Recipe
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Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe Baked

Chicken Leg Quarters (Bone-in & Skin-on)

Italian Seasoning

Olive Oil

Black Pepper

Red Chili Powder

Salt (Preferably Kosher)

Smoked Paprika Powder

Red Potatoes

Garlic Powder

Large Carrots (Diced)

For wet rub, just combine all the dry ingredients (spices) in a small bowl and add olive oil in it. Don’t forget to save some for the vegetables. Pat dry the Chicken legs with the paper towel. Now apply the wet rub evenly on the chicken. You can rub it easily with your hands but you can also use gloves if you are not comfortable. Use your fingers to apply rub directly on the meat inside the skin. After applying the rub evenly, place the chicken legs in the baking sheet and bake them for 40 - 60 minutes at 400°F. Cut the vegetables in your desired shape and place them in the baking pan. Add the rub you saved earlier in the vegetables and place them in the baking oven after the chicken has been cooked for about 20 - 25 minutes as vegetables don’t take long to be cooked. You can bake the vegetables and the chicken together if you want to. But it will make your vegetables a bit softer.

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his uniquely delicious recipe for chicken leg-quarters are marinated with many flavors using the famous wet rub which takes their taste to the next level. They have juicy and tender meat inside covered with a crispy golden layer of the skin and are finger-licking good.

This easy recipe produces crispy chicken with tender, juicy meat. Season the chicken with simple pantry spices, then bake in a hot oven for perfectly browned skin.

Crispy Chicken Leg Quarters

chicken leg quarters (drumstick and thigh)

Diamond Crystal kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper, or lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch rimmed baking dish.

Place the chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle them with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried thyme.

Bake the chicken, uncovered, for 30 minutes. If at this point the tops are very browned but the inside hasn&#39;t yet reached 165°F, as measured by an instant-read thermometer not touching the bone, loosely cover the pan with foil and return it to the oven for 10-15 more minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Its internal temperature should reach at least 165°F, but 175°F is even better for dark meat.

Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before serving.

This chicken was soooo delicious’ I have not had chicken like this In twenty years! It is s good!thank you for this simple recipe!

I was skeptical due to the simplicity of this recipes, but it turned out perfect. I'm a little sensitive to salty foods so I cut back on that a bit, otherwise I followed the instructions and it tasted great. The skin was crispy and the rub was a perfect blend of ingredients. Definitely a keeper. Thank you!

I am always looking for easy,  simple and relatively inexpensive recipes. This was a big hit with my young adult children and it ticked all the boxes! Thank you!

This is my new favorite recipe for chicken. I love chicken and this recipe is so simple and delicious. I have found that after 30 minutes my chicken is done. Thank you so much for this great recipe.

This recipe came out just as promised with delicious crispy chicken skin and moist meat.  I came across your recipe looking for what temperature would work best for the whole leg quarters and I was very happy with the results, thanks.

Made this last night as an emergency since it was raining and couldn't grill. It was AMAZING. The only thing different I did was pull skin back and squeeze butter and some of the seasoning inside and then folding back over. My wife won't let me grill quarters anymore.
This is a great and easy dish. Thank you for this one.

I needed a good recipe for chicken legs and this was it. Didn't have thyme so subbed tarragon. Plus a nice chicken rub I found in the back of the pantry. Delicious. Thank you!

Used smoked paprika and it was awesome.  Thank you!

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS RECIPE.
I make chicken legs in batches in my oven at home but the first layer gets burnt at the top while the last 2 layers aren’t done.
Yao l always end up moving layers one to 3, then 3 to 2 etc which l hate doing.
Your idea of covering 1st layer after roughly 30 mins is brilliant.
Thank you so much.

Came out really good and not dry at all. I used double the seasonings though.

Came out perfect! I usually BBQ my Leg Qtrs, but my BBQ is being refurbished.. So I looked up ways to Oven Bake. The chicken was delicious!

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Baked in a hot oven, these chicken leg quarters emerge with browned skin and juicy meat. It's an easy, hands-off recipe that practically cooks itself.

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