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Succulent Spiced Chicken Leg Quarters

Enjoy tender and juicy chicken leg quarters with a blend of warm spices that create an irresistible aroma and flavor. The spiced olive oil rub helps to lock in the moisture while giving an extra layer of deliciousness to the dish.
2
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1248
CALORIES
$0.85
PER SERVING
Succulent Spiced Chicken Leg Quarters
Ingredients
7 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Chicken Leg Quarters
4 whole chicken leg quarters
Salt
1 1/2 tsp salt
Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Granulated Garlic
1 tsp granulated garlic
Ground Black Pepper
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp smoked paprika
Directions
9 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
2
Place an oven-safe cooling rack on a baking tray big enough to fit all the chicken.
3
In a small bowl, combine salt, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, ground black pepper, and ground cumin.
4
Place the chicken leg quarters on the cooling rack, skin-side up.
5
In another small bowl, mix the olive oil and spice mix.
6
Gently lift the skin of each chicken leg quarter and rub half of the spice and oil mix between the skin and the meat.
7
Rub the remaining spice and oil mix evenly on top and under the chicken leg quarters.
8
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F and the skin is browned and crisp.
9
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
1g
CARBS
108g
FAT
69g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
KETO
LOW CARB
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