Crispy Tiger‑Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce
Tiger chicken features roast leg quarters with crisp, beautifully seasoned skin and tender, succulent meat. A quick pan sauce made with chicken bone broth, flour, and a pinch of cayenne adds savory depth, while garlic, black pepper, and chipotle bring gentle heat. Serve it as a comforting centerpiece for a family dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Tiger‑Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 52
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
For the seasoning salt, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chipotle chili powder, and baking soda in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly, then set aside.
- 2
For tiger-cut chicken, place a leg quarter, skin-side up, on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, begin halfway up the chicken leg and make parallel cuts through the skin to the bone every 1/4 inch, continuing to the end of the thigh. Repeat with the remaining leg quarters.
- 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and place the chicken skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the seasoning salt over the surface. Turn the legs over and sprinkle the seasoning salt over the skin, distributing it evenly across the entire surface.
- 4
Refrigerate the chicken legs uncovered on the baking sheet overnight to dry out.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (235 degrees C). Set a rack in the upper center of the oven.
- 6
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven until the skin is crispy, the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Remove the chicken to a plate and keep it warm while preparing the pan gravy.
- 8
Scrape the drippings from the parchment into a small skillet and place it over medium-high heat. Add flour and whisk continually until it begins to smell like baked pie crust, about 2 minutes.
- 9
Pour in chicken broth, whisk continuously, and bring the sauce to a simmer to thicken. Adjust the consistency by adding broth to thin it or simmering it longer to thicken it. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Add fresh herb and whisk for a minute more.
- 10
Add pan sauce to a plate, then place the chicken on top to serve.
- Calories 359.38 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 65.13 g Good Source 130%
- Carbohydrate 4.17 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.15 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 198.92 mg High 66%
- Sodium 255.38 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 22.46 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 1008.71 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 27.47 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Tiger Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 359.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Tiger‑Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Bone Broth. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Tiger‑Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 359.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Tiger‑Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Crispy Tiger‑Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce healthy?
- Crispy Tiger‑Cut Chicken Leg Quarters with Pan Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 359.38 calories and 65.13 g of protein, or 130% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 255.38 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.56 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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