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Baked Chicken Quarters

Charlie
Juicy baked chicken quarters with golden, crispy skin and tender meat that falls off the bone. Seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, these quarters deliver restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, main, Main Course
Cuisine American, Barbecue, dinner, lunch
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken leg quarters about 2.5 lbs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary

For the Glaze (Optional):

  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Pat chicken quarters completely dry with paper towels and trim excess skin.
  • Combine all dry seasonings in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Brush chicken quarters with olive oil on all sides.
  • Season chicken generously with spice mixture, rubbing under and over skin.
  • Place chicken skin-side up on prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden.
  • If using glaze, whisk ingredients together and brush on chicken during last 10 minutes.
  • Rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Keyword baked chicken, chicken leg quarters, chicken quarters