Best Loris Lemon Pepper Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes
BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
Chicken leg quarters are still fairly reasonable at the grocery store. Often, a single chicken thigh looks a little skimpy on a dinner plate. Leg quarters yield two or three extra bites, and they are visually very satisfying. Bonus: cooking with the bones included gives a lot of flavor. A simple, tasty seasoning blend makes prep a breeze.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Chicken Legs
Time 1h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (218 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Stir together smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Gently lift the skin and sprinkle in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the seasoning blend, using a fingertip to spread the seasoning around under the skin. Brush both sides of each leg quarter with melted butter.
- Evenly sprinkle remaining spice mixture on both sides of each quarter and set cut side up onto the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn the quarters cut side down using tongs and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Turn on the broiler and broil each side of the chicken leg quarters until skin is nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Test for a final internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Transfer chicken leg quarters to a serving plate. Tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 220.7 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 41.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 571.2 mg
LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
Lemon Pepper Chicken Leg Quarters are a fantastic, economical meal that is easy to prepare and will feed the family without breaking the bank
Provided by Culinary Lion
Categories Main Course Meal Prep
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim off any excess fat, pieces of bone or cartilage. Spread out the skin on the chicken so it lays flat. Lightly toss with avocado oil then season liberally on all sides of the chicken leg quarters
- Place leg quarters in a cast iron skillet and bake for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees f. Next add sliced lemon and butter to the pan in between the chicken quarters. Continue cooking in the oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 175-185 degrees F.
- Ladle some of the juices in the bottom of the pan over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 45 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 204 mg, Sodium 201 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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