Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (Easy & Juicy)

This Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters is a budget-friendly dinner meal packed with lots of flavor. All you need is a simple seasoning mix and the heat of your oven.

Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters on a glass baking dish

One of the most simplest and tastiest chicken recipes! We have many favorite chicken recipes, but when we need to create something simple and delicious in the least amount of time possible, I always come back to this one.

It only takes 10 min to prepare and if you are short on time you can skip the marinade. It's the perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

These flavorful chicken leg quarters are seasoned with a simple spice mixture and baked until golden. Tender, juicy dark meat makes these baked chicken quarters irresistibly delicious!

It's an easy, hands-off recipe that practically bakes itself. When you don’t even have time to think, this recipe is a life-saver.

If you love this recipe and are looking for more delicious chicken dinner recipes we've got you covered with our tender Chicken stew with peas and carrot, Chicken steaks with coffee sauce or these Easy roasted chicken leg quarters with honey.

For best results, watch the recipe video.

Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters on a glass baking dish

INGREDIENTS FOR OVEN BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Chicken leg - Chicken leg quarters bone-in, skin-on.
  • Olive oil - Adds flavor and some creaminess to the recipe.
  • Garlic - Chopped garlic (or garlic powder).
  • Nutmeg, curry, fresh thyme sprigs and salt - To season the chicken.
  • Lemon juice - Adds a very nice flavor to the chicken.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE OVEN BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

Step 1: Place the chicken leg quarters on a glass baking dish.
Chicken Leg Quarters on a glass baking dish

Step 2: Season with salt, nutmeg, curry, chopped garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and a few fresh thyme sprigs. Let marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
Chicken Leg Quarters seasoned with spices on a glass baking dish

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

Step 4: Bake the chicken until golden, about 1 hour. Occasionally, baste the chicken with the sauce to prevent drying out.

Step 5: Turn off the oven and serve.

Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters on a glass baking dish

RECIPE TIPS

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

2. If you have leftovers, store the chicken (at room temperature) in the fridge in a properly airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms).

3. To prevent the chicken from drying out, use a meat thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of the chicken.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it better to bake the chicken at 200ºC (400ºF) or 180ºC (350ºF)?
If you bake at 200ºC(400ºF), the chicken skin will be more crispy. (cooking time can vary). We usually bake the chicken at 180ºC(350ºF), we think this is the ideal temperature to obtain a juicy and tender chicken.

Note: What we usually do is open the oven from time to time and baste the chicken with the sauce that is full of seasonings. In addition to preventing the chicken from drying out, we are adding more flavor to the recipe.

How long should I marinate this recipe?
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. Skipping the marination step might speed up the process, but the chicken will lose flavor and tenderness.

Remember that while marinating enhances flavor and tenderness, it's important not to over-marinate, especially with acidic marinades such as lemon or orange, as this can negatively affect the texture of the chicken.

Can I make this recipe with skinless chicken breasts instead of chicken leg quarters?
Yes, you can! The cooking time may vary.

Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (Easy & Juicy)

Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters on a glass baking dish

This Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters is a budget-friendly dinner meal packed with lots of flavor. All you need is a simple seasoning mix and the heat of your oven.

5.00 from 2 reviews


    Category:Chicken, Main dishes, Meat, Recipes, Videos
    Cuisine: ,
    Difficulty:
    Servings: 3
    Prep Time:10 m
    Cook Time:60 m
    Total Time:2:10 h

    Ingredients

    • 3 chicken leg quarters bone-in, skin-on (about 600 grams (1 1/3 pounds))
    • 150 ml (2/3 cup) olive oil
    • 4 cloves of garlic (or garlic powder)
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • 1 teaspoon curry
    • Fresh thyme sprigs (to taste)
    • Juice of one lemon
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    Directions

    1. Place the chicken leg quarters on a glass baking dish.
    2. Season with salt, nutmeg, curry, chopped garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and a few fresh thyme sprigs. Let marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
    3. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
    4. Bake the chicken until golden, about 1 hour. Occasionally, baste the chicken with the sauce to prevent drying out.
    5. Turn off the oven and serve.
    Oven Baked Chicken Leg Quarters (Easy & Juicy)
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 3
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 869
    Total Fat 61.5 g(79%)
    Saturated Fat 12.5 g(62%)
    Cholesterol 152 mg(51%)
    Sodium 1327 mg(57%)
    Total Carbohydrate 54 g(20%)
    Protein 47 g
     

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