Honey Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

Want to make a simple roast recipe, full of color and flavor? Make these roasted chicken leg quarters seasoned with delicious spices like honey and lemon. It's a recipe you can serve for a Sunday family dinner or on a busy weekday.

You can serve this honey roasted chicken leg quarters recipe with Air fryer French fries, Lemon rice, Parmesan pasta with cherry tomato or Mashed potatoes.

If you like Chicken recipes, check out this delicious and comforting Chicken stew with spaghetti, these easy and crispy Homemade chicken nuggets, Honey lemon roast chicken, or this delicious and creamy Mashed potato chicken casserole!

HOW TO MAKE HONEY ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, nutmeg, paprika, honey and grated garlic.

Step 2: Place the chicken leg quarters in a glass baking dish and drizzle with the previous mixture. Let marinate for about two hours.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 4: Bake the chicken for about 50 minutes or until golden brown. Baste the chicken with the sauce from time to time.

Step 5: Turn off the oven and serve the chicken leg quarters with Air fryer French fries, Lemon rice, Parmesan pasta with cherry tomato or Mashed potatoes.

TIPS FOR HONEY ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

1. If the chicken start to brown too much, reduce the oven temperature or cover with aluminum foil.

2. If you have any leftovers or want to save the recipe for another time, let the chicken cool and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). You can store the chicken quarters in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How long should I marinate this chicken quarters?
Our suggestion is to marinate for about 2 hours, but If you are short on time, you can reduce the marinating time to 1 hour or skip this step.

Remember that while marinating enhances flavor and tenderness, it's important not to over-marinate, especially with acidic marinades such as lemon or orange.

Can I make this recipe with chicken breasts or chicken cut into pieces?
Yes, you can! Keep in mind that cooking time may vary.

Honey Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

These tender and crispy honey roasted chicken leg quarters are seasoned with a delicious blend of spices and take just 50 minutes to bake!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Chicken, Main dishes, Meat, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 3
Prep Time:5 m
Cook Time:50 m
Total Time:2:55 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 3 chicken leg quarters (about 600 grams (1 1/3 pounds))
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Juice of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 200 ml (about 1 cup) olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, nutmeg, paprika, honey and grated garlic.
2. Place the chicken leg quarters in a glass baking dish and drizzle with the previous mixture. Let marinate for about two hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
4. Bake the chicken for about 50 minutes or until golden brown. Baste the chicken with the sauce from time to time.
5. Turn off the oven and serve.
Honey Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
Nutrition facts
Serves 3
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 981
Total Fat 78.5 g(101%)
Saturated Fat 13.5 g(67%)
Cholesterol 178 mg(59%)
Sodium 1011 mg(44%)
Total Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
Protein 58.5 g