Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Ingrédients

• 2 pounds chicken leg quarters ((4-5 pieces))
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ((or chili powder))
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400 F / 200 C.

2. 2

   Dry the chicken quarters with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Then, add them to a bowl along with seasoning and olive oil, and mix until the chicken pieces are evenly coated.

3. 3

   Place the chicken leg quarters on a sheet pan fitted with a cooling rack.

4. 4

   Bake the chicken quarters in the middle of the oven for about 45 minutes. Then, increase the temperature to 475 F / 225 C, and continue to bake for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 170 F / 77 C. If the chicken isn't quite there yet, bake it for another few minutes and check again.

6. 6

   Remove the chicken from the oven, leave it to cool down for a few minutes, then serve.