Chicken Leg Quarter Recipe: Bake Like a Pro
“Searching for a way to make the perfect oven-baked chicken? Look no further!”
Atara Jorno
Original Recipe Author
Fried drumsticks taste great—that’s a given. Yet, every now and then, we like to switch to something a bit healthier and incorporate some veggies into our dishes.
We’ve tried a bunch of alternatives that call for oven baking instead of frying, and this chicken leg quarter recipe is, hands down, one of our all-time favorites.
Why? Well, the ingredients and techniques are so simple. Still, the recipe gets everything just right, from the mouth-watering peppery seasoning to the perfect skin crisp on each piece. Even the color balance is on-spot, thanks to all those cherry tomatoes and parsley!
Don’t just take our word for it. Jump right in and see for yourself how this recipe makes baking chicken legs as easy as 123.
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Chicken Leg Quarter Recipe: Bake Like a Pro
Ingredients
- 3 onions
- 10 garlic cloves
- ¼ bushel of parsley
- 5 chicken leg quarters (split into thighs and drumsticks)
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Tuscan seasoning mix
- Turmeric
- Oil
- A whole garlic head (halved)
- 10 assorted colored cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Start by chopping the onions into even strips and aim for medium thickness.
- Rinse the chicken leg quarters well and let them sit in a strainer for 10 minutes to drain their water.
- Move all the chicken pieces to a wide bowl and add the onion strips, garlic cloves, parsley, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add the oil and the spice blend to the same bowl and mix everything well.
- Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Arrange the chicken and vegetable pieces on top.
- Put the pan in the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C).
- Keep an eye on the chicken and take it out when it’s all nice and golden.
- Tips
- Feel free to put more garlic around the drumsticks and thighs on the baking pan. This way, you can add an extra flavor kick and boost the aroma even more!
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