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Chicken leg quarter
Calories & nutrition facts
raw, meat and skin
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 193 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 13 g 17%
- Saturated fat 3.6 g 18%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 80 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 30 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.17 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.12 mg 10%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.27 mg 21%
- Niacin (B3) 4.9 mg 31%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.99 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.23 mg 14%
- Biotin (B7) 3 µg 10%
- Folate (B9) 8 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 42%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.8 mg 4%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 110 mg 9%
- Potassium 330 mg 7%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 13 µg 24%
- Iodine 8 µg 5%
Similar foods
- Chicken wing quarterraw, meat and skin193 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken legmeat, raw114 kcal / 100 g
- Whole chickenwith skin, raw168 kcal / 100 g
- Hen legraw131 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey leg quarterno skin, raw120 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey hindquarterlean, skin & fat, raw187 kcal / 100 g
- Corn-fed chicken meatraw129 kcal / 100 g
- Dark meat chickenbroiler, raw125 kcal / 100 g
- Corn-fed chicken dark meatraw143 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken leg quarter
What is a chicken leg quarter?
It is the thigh and drumstick joined together, often with a small piece of the back attached. It is a larger cut than a single chicken leg or drumstick.
How do you roast a chicken leg quarter so the skin turns crisp?
Pat the skin dry, season it and roast skin-side up at 200°C for about 45–55 minutes. It is cooked when the thickest part reaches 75°C; rest it for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Can you cook a chicken leg quarter in an air fryer?
Yes. Air-fry it skin-side down at 180°C for about 15 minutes, turn it skin-side up and cook for another 15–20 minutes. Check that the thickest part reaches 75°C, adding a few minutes if needed.
How should you season a chicken leg quarter?
Rub the skin with oil, salt, black pepper and paprika, then add crushed garlic, thyme or rosemary under the thigh. For a sticky finish, brush with barbecue sauce only for the last 10 minutes so the sugars do not burn.
What dishes are made with chicken leg quarters?
They work well in traybakes with potatoes, onions and carrots, or in a chicken curry where the bone adds flavour to the sauce. For a simple roast dinner, serve one with roast vegetables and gravy.
How do you store leftover chicken leg quarter?
Remove the meat from the bone if you want it to cool quickly, then refrigerate it in a covered container within two hours of cooking and eat within two days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
How do you choose chicken leg quarters at the butcher or supermarket?
Choose pieces with intact, unbroken skin and no unpleasant smell; the flesh should look moist, not slimy. For even cooking, pick quarters of a similar size.
Can you grill a chicken leg quarter on a barbecue?
Use indirect heat rather than placing it directly over the flames, and turn it occasionally so the skin does not scorch before the meat cooks through. Finish over direct heat briefly for crisp skin, and check the thickest part reaches 75°C.
Source: CoFID (UK) 18-293 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
