Chicken leg quarters are one of the best values in the meat case. They are full of flavor, hard to overcook, and they roast up beautifully with a simple spice rub. Smoked paprika gives the skin an incredible color and a subtle smoky flavor that makes these taste way more expensive than they are.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken leg quarter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp Redmond Real Salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
*Bolded ingredients are products we typically carry at Tare Bulk Foods.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Mix the smoked paprika, garlic granules, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil, then coat with the spice blend.
- Place skin-side up on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 40 to 45 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Season the chicken and let it sit uncovered in the fridge for a few hours before roasting for even crispier skin.
- Roast vegetables alongside the chicken on the same pan for a complete one-pan dinner.
- Leftovers shred nicely for salads, wraps, and grain bowls.
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