Name: Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 3 chicken leg quarters (about 900 grams (2 pounds)); 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) Portuguese chouriço; 8 cloves of garlic; 100 ml (1/2 cup) white wine; 100 ml (1/2 cup) olive oil; 1/ teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt

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Crispy oven roasted chicken leg quarters, comforting and juicy, flavored with pieces of Portuguese chouriço, garlic and olive oil! A homemade dish with an irresistible combination of traditional flavors, made simply and with few ingredients.

Crispy oven roasted chicken leg quarters in a baking dish

If you're running out of ideas for dinner during the week, stop by the supermarket after work and buy some juicy, crispy, budget-friendly chicken leg quarters. They’re easy to prepare, full of flavor, and perfect for feeding the whole family without spending hours in the kitchen. With just a few simple seasonings and a quick roast in the oven, you'll have a delicious meal on the table in no time.

It’s an incredibly versatile recipe that adapts beautifully to different flavors and cooking styles. In this version, we prepared the chicken leg quarters with Portuguese chouriço and garlic, but you can make them in various ways, such as in the oven with mustard, cooked in olive oil, onion and carrot, baked with honey or with delicious seasonings.

If you're taking your first steps in the kitchen, these simple and crispy oven roasted chicken leg quarters are an excellent recipe to gain confidence and impress your family. A practical, economical, and delicious recipe that can be served with a simple and creamy Mashed potatoes, Curry rice, Oven roasted potatoes, or Parmesan pasta with cherry tomato.

INGREDIENTS FOR CRISPY OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

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

Chicken leg quarters - Tender and juicy chicken leg quarters, full of traditional flavors.
Portuguese chouriço - Portuguese chouriço cut into pieces. Adds color and flavor to the recipe.
Garlic - Unpeeled crushed garlic.
Olive oil - Adds flavor and some creaminess to the sauce.
White wine, pepper, oregano and salt - To season.

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

HOW TO MAKE OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

Step 1: Place the chicken leg quarters on a baking dish and season with salt, unpeeled crushed garlic, pepper, white wine, chouriço cut into pieces and oregano. Let marinate about one hour.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 3: Drizzle the chicken leg quarters with olive oil and roast for about 1 hour, or until the skin turns golden brown and crispy. From time to time, baste the chicken with the sauce.

Step 4: Turn off the oven and serve with mashed potatoes, rice, oven roasted potatoes or a simple spaghetti.

RECIPE TIPS

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

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

3. I always recommend marinating the chicken for about 1 to 2 hours, but if you're short on time, you can reduce the marinating time to 30 minutes or even skip this step. Skipping the marinade will speed up the process, but the chicken will lose some flavor and be less juicy.

4. If you have leftover or want to save the chicken leg quarters for another time, let the chicken cool completely and store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). The chicken leg quarters can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.