Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters Very Easy One Dish Recipes

BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

Chicken leg quarters are still fairly reasonable at the grocery store. Often, a single chicken thigh looks a little skimpy on a dinner plate. Leg quarters yield two or three extra bites, and they are visually very satisfying. Bonus: cooking with the bones included gives a lot of flavor. A simple, tasty seasoning blend makes prep a breeze.

Provided by Bibi

Categories Chicken Legs

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 7

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters image

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
Stir together smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Pat chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Gently lift the skin and sprinkle in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning blend, using a fingertip to spread the seasoning around under the skin. Brush both sides of each leg quarter with melted butter.
Evenly sprinkle remaining spice mixture on both sides of each quarter and set cut side up onto the prepared sheet pan.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn the quarters cut side down using tongs and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
Turn on the broiler and broil each side of the chicken leg quarters until skin is nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Test for a final internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Transfer chicken leg quarters to a serving plate. Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 220.7 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 571.2 mg

Ingredients

2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 (8 ounce) chicken leg quarters
⅓ cup melted unsalted butter

EASY CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN

This is an easy way to have the fried chicken texture, but baked.

Provided by Gail

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Easy Crispy Baked Chicken image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
Mix cracker crumbs, seasoned salt, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken breasts into melted margarine and press into cracker mixture until coated. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until chicken breasts are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 45 to 60 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Ingredients

2 cups crushed saltine crackers
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup margarine, melted