Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are a flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken leg quarters marinated in a savory blend of spices, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, baked to perfection for a crispy skin and juicy meat. The unique scoring technique allows the marinade to penetrate deeply, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. Serve these succulent chicken legs with your favorite sides for a comforting meal that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 4 whole chicken leg quarters
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, onion powder, chili flakes, black pepper, salt, soy sauce, oyster sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger.
- Score each chicken leg quarter three times down to the bone on both the thigh and drumstick.
- Arrange the scored chicken on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping.
- Apply half of the marinade over the chicken and massage it into the skin and cuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and add the remaining marinade; return to bake for another 15 minutes until fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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