Garlic Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
These garlic roasted chicken leg quarters are fast and easy. Just season them and pop them in the oven! Your work is done!
Ingredients
- Cooking spray, for the baking sheet
- 3 ½ pounds whole chicken legs, about 6 whole legs with thighs attached
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, grated, about 1 tablespoon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray or line it with nonstick foil.Cooking spray
- Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.3 1/2 pounds whole chicken legs
- Combine the paprika, salt, and pepper; rub the mixture over the chicken pieces.1 tsp paprika | 3/4 tsp kosher salt | 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- Combine the grated garlic with the olive oil and lightly rub it all over the chicken legs.6 cloves garlic | 2 tbsp olive oil
- Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet, skin-side up.
- Roast the whole legs for 45 to 55 minutes, or until golden brown. Cook to 175–185°F for tender, moist, dark meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 245IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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