Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

These easy, crispy baked chicken leg quarters are perfect for quick weeknight dinners. Learn how to cook tender chicken quarters with crispy skin with minimal effort!

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400 F / 200 C.
2. 2Dry 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. 3Place the chicken leg quarters on a sheet pan fitted with a cooling rack.
4. 4Bake 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. 5Use 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. 6Remove the chicken from the oven, leave it to cool down for a few minutes, then serve.