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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

This recipe makes crispy baked chicken leg quarters seasoned with a simple spice blend and olive oil. The chicken is dried, seasoned, baked on a rack until crispy, then rested before serving.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken leg quarters thighs and drumsticks with a piece of back attached
  • Olive oil
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep and dry. Preheat the oven. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture — this helps the skin get crispy.
  • Season. Brush the chicken with olive oil, then season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
  • Bake. Arrange the chicken skin side down on an oven-safe rack set over a baking sheet. Bake, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
  • Rest. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving so the juices settle and the meat stays moist.
Keyword chicken