Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Yellow Chili's

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters are a crispy, juicy, and healthy dish made with chicken leg quarters, olive oil, lemon juice, basic seasonings, and herbs. It can be served for both lunch and dinner

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

YIELD

 4 serving

TYPE

Main Course

TIME

55 mins

LEVEL

Easy

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To start, pat dry the chicken with a kitchen towel. This will help to crisp up the skin when baking. Set the chicken aside

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Prep Chicken Leg Quarters

In a separate bowl, combine garlic, ginger, onion, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined

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Season Chicken Leg Quarters

In another bowl, add the chicken leg quarters, lemon juice, olive oil, and the seasoning powder. Rub the mixture onto all sides of the  chicken

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Season Chicken Leg Quarters

Next, place the marinated chicken leg quarters onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray

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Season Chicken Leg Quarters

Bake the chicken at 400°F for 30 to 35 minutes, or until it is fully cooked

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Bake Chicken Leg Quarters

Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs such as cilantro or parsley leaves before serving

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Bake Chicken Leg Quarters

Serve the juicy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with some healthy vegetable side dishes like sautéed mushrooms, sauteed green beans, sauteed asparagus, or roasted vegetables 

Serving

7

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