Chicken Leg Quarter Recipes

Much like chicken drumsticks and chicken thighs, these easy baked chicken leg quarters in the oven make for a simple and versatile dinner. Seasoned with basics from your pantry, they have a delicious golden and crispy skin — you’re going to love them! Serve the roasted chicken leg quarters with a healthy side dish and your healthy meal is ready to go.

Chicken leg quarters are whole chicken legs (thighs and drumsticks) that also have a piece of the back attached to them.

This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for crispy baked chicken leg quarters, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.

This section shows how to cook chicken leg quarters in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.

Bake chicken quarters at 400 degrees F. This gets the skin crispy and keeps the chicken juicy.

Baking chicken leg quarters will take about 30-35 minutes, but it is best to use a meat thermometer, as the cooking time will vary a bit depending on chicken leg size.

Like all chicken recipes, baked chicken quarters are safe to eat once they reach 165 degrees F. However, because leg dark meat has more connective tissue than white meat, it will be more tender if you cook it to 170-175 degrees F [*].

All these oven roasted leg quarters needs is a healthy vegetable side dish! Try one of these other simple sides:

If you like baked chicken leg quarters recipes like this one, you might like some of these other easy chicken recipes:

Youll love this simple recipe for baked chicken leg quarters in the oven! You only need a few simple ingredients for perfectly juicy, crispy roasted chicken leg quarters every time.

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (Crispy, Juicy, & Easy!)

You’ll love this simple recipe for baked chicken leg quarters in the oven! You only need a few simple ingredients for perfectly juicy, crispy roasted chicken leg quarters every time.

Prep: 5min

Total: 35min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Protein 23.6 g, Fat 37.6 g, Saturated Fat 8.3 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Sodium 548.3 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 0.1 g, unSaturated Fat 26.2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 medium Chicken leg quarters
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp Onion powder
• 3/4 tsp Sea salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place an oven safe rack on top.
2. Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels, which will help them get crispy.
3. Brush the chicken drumsticks with olive oil. Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Arrange the chicken on the rack, skin side down. Bake the chicken leg quarters in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip and bake for another 15-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Easy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

My chicken leg quarters recipe is one of the tastiest chicken recipes you’ll ever make. It’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!

Prep: 10min

Total: 50min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 440 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 1860 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 24 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp sea salt (use one teaspoon iff you’re cutting back on salt.)
• 1 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 4 chicken leg quarters

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Rinse the chicken leg quarters in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Make sure to dry the skin as much as possible.
3. Trim off any excess fat from the quarters without breaking the skin.
4. Combine all of the spices in a small bowl.
5. Add the oil to the seasonings making a paste.
6. Rub the chicken quarters with the paste, making sure to get the entire quarter covered with the seasonings.
7. Place the chicken on a foiled lined sheet pan.
8. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.

Chicken Quarter Recipes

These chicken quarter recipes for dinner have so much flavor and will make for a delicious, easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

• Grilled Mojo Chicken Leg Quarters
• Apple Roasted Herb Chicken
• One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken
• Grilled Fireman Chicken
• Herbs de Provence Roasted Chicken
• Portuguese Grilled Piri Piri Chicken
• Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
• Italian Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
• Instant Pot Chicken Leg Quarters
• Smoked Chicken Quarters

Instruction:

1. Choose your favorite recipe
2. Gather the ingredients
3. Make the recipe according to the recipe instructions.

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Spice-packed and incredibly juicy, these baked chicken leg quarters will become your new favorite fuss-free meal.

Prep: 15min

Total: 90min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 638 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 51 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Trans Fat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 236 mg, Sodium 1358 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, unSaturated Fat 34 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp kosher or sea salt
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dry mustard
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• 2½-3 lb chicken leg quarters (bone-in and skin on)
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Instruction:

1. In a small bowl mix together the sugar, salt, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, dry mustard, black pepper and allspice. Set aside.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up. Set aside.
3. Pat the chicken dry and remove any excess fat. Carefully slide your fingertips between the meat and skin of each chicken leg quarter to loosen the skin from the meat. Spread some of the spice mix between the two layers.
4. Drizzle and rub the chicken with the olive oil (you can also do this with a brush), and smear the remaining spice mix all over the chicken.
5. Lay the chicken, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and marinate for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator overnight.
6. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
7. Bake the chicken uncovered for 40 to 50 minutes (depending on size) or until the juices run clear and a meat thermometer or instant read thermometer registers an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For extra crispy skin, place the chicken under the broiler until the skin is dark brown, about 4-5 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven, tent with foil, and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

The Secret To Make The BEST JUICY Baked Chicken Quarters in the Oven