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Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

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These baked chicken leg quarters are seasoned with smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, then enriched with melted butter. The bone-in chicken brings deep flavor, while the paprika and garlic create a warm, aromatic crust. Serve them for a satisfying family dinner when a simple, hearty main dish is wanted.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook50 mins
  • Serves5
  • DifficultyEasy
Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

51 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
64 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
16 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair
70 / 100
Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
1 / 4
Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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42
Heart Health
71
Metabolic
12
Digestive
21
Inflammatory
51
Performance
41
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    Stir together smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Pat chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Gently lift the skin and sprinkle in some of the seasoning blend, using a fingertip to spread the seasoning under the skin. Brush both sides of each leg quarter with melted butter.

  4. 4

    Evenly sprinkle the remaining spice mixture over both sides of each quarter, then set them cut side up on the prepared sheet pan.

  5. 5

    Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn the quarters cut side down using tongs and continue baking until the 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).

  6. 6

    Turn on the broiler and broil each side of the chicken leg quarters until the skin is nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Check the final internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer; it should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  7. 7

    Transfer the chicken leg quarters to a serving plate. Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

About This Recipe

Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters is made with 7 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Leg Quarters, Granulated Garlic, and Onion Powder. Each serving provides about 386.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Leg Quarters, Granulated Garlic, Onion Powder, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters?
About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 386.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 7 steps.
Is Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters healthy?
Oven-Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 386.72 calories and 51.75 g of protein, or 104% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.2 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.6 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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