Best 3 What To Do With Chicken Leg Quarters Recipes
Chicken leg quarters are a versatile and budget-friendly cut of chicken that can be cooked in various ways. They can be grilled, roasted, fried, or stewed to create a wide range of dishes. With their juicy and flavorful meat, chicken leg quarters are perfect for family meals or casual gatherings. Whether you prefer crispy skin, tender fall-off-the-bone meat, or a combination of both, there's a recipe to suit every taste and cooking style.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
OUR BEST CHICKEN LEG QUARTER RECIPE
I think you'll find this recipe tasty and delicious.
Provided by Cassie Marshall
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Dry the chicken leg quarter pieces thoroughly with paper towels after you rinse them under running water.
- Place the chicken leg quarters in a pan and rub them with olive oil.
- Mix together the seasoning mix in a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle the seasoning evenly on both of the chicken leg quarter sides. Pat gently to make sure the seasoning sticks well to the chicken leg quarters.
- Heat up 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet using medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken leg quarters in two batches. First, sear the chicken leg quarters for two minutes on each side, just until the skin starts to turn a deep golden brown color.
- Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. This will make cleanup a lot easier.
- Place a cooling rack on top of the aluminum foil. Using a cooling rack will ensure that your chicken leg quarters don't sit in grease as they cook.
- After searing your chicken leg quarters, move the chicken quarters to the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the leftover cooking oil onto the chicken leg quarters.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, just until the skin is golden brown in color and extra crispy. Remember that ovens bake differently, so be sure to know your oven well.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your chicken leg quarters are fully cooked. The meat thermometer should read at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit (internal temperature). However, cooking chicken legs longer will result in a tastier chicken dinner. For this reason, keep cooking the chicken leg quarters until they reach an internal temperature of between 185 and 190 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken leg quarters from the oven. Serve after allowing the chicken leg quarters to rest for three minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS (VERY EASY, ONE DISH)
This is one that I adapted from Recipe #199636 after I scored 4 huge chicken leg quarters on sale. ($0.39 a pound!). I added a few things and adjusted the cooking time and temp to to what worked for me. The skin got SO crispy and the chicken was moist and retained the flavors. It also fell off the bone. I hope you enjoy! UPDATE 11/13/15: THANK YOU for all of the great reviews! I am so glad it's such a hit! Make sure you check out the reviews for some other ideas on how to switch it up a little (but the original is still my personal favorite).
Provided by PSU Lioness
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Line a large glass baking dish with foil. You can also add a baking rack to the pan to keep the chicken out of the grease and to help air circulate and make it crispier.
- Remove excess fat from chicken quarters.
- Separate the skin from the chicken, taking care that the skin stays attached at most points on the chicken. (You just want a flap. Do not remove the skin).
- Brush the chicken (under the skin) with soy sauce.
- Sprinkle some garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed on the chicken under the skin (I estimated the 1 tsp measures. Use as much or as little as you're comfortable with) and rub into the chicken.
- Arrange the leg quarters in the pan, skin side up, taking care not to crowd. They need space to cook properly.
- Brush both sides of the leg quarters with soy sauce.
- Sprinkle the skin with garlic powder, seasoned salt and dill weed (to taste).
- Place on middle rack in over and bake uncovered for an hour.
- After an hour, increase oven temp to 400 and bake 15 minutes.
- Chicken is done when internal temp reaches 165 (insert meat thermometer at thickest part of thigh, taking care not to touch the bone).
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS/LEG QUARTERS
When I was first married we used to go to a Chinese restaurant that had the tastiest chicken -- spoiled by a greasy breading. After some trial and error I duplicated the flavor in this easy, economical dish. The long cooking that would dry out white meat gets the grease out of this dark meat and gives the skin a delicious crunch. It's quick to make, converts to any quantity, and is a great favorite with kids and adults both. It also holds well and the leftovers are good cold. Note: I've noticed in the last couple years that if you're not VERY CAREFUL about reading the fine print you'll end up with chicken pieces that have been "enhanced" by injecting it with some kind of "flavoring solution." Not only does this injected chicken make my DH ill from a reaction to the "flavoring solution," but it also seems to make it impossible for the chicken to pick up the flavorings you add. No matter what I do to it, "enhanced" chicken always tastes the same. So beware what you're buying. :)
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Arrange chicken thighs/leg quarters skin side up in a shallow baking dish.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder.
- Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce on each piece.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes to an hour, until the skin is crisp and brown and the meat is ready to fall off the bones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 239, Carbohydrate 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 16.6
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken leg quarters: Look for chicken leg quarters that are plump and have a healthy pink color. Avoid any quarters that are bruised or have an off smell.
- Season the chicken leg quarters well: Before cooking, season the chicken leg quarters with a variety of herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Cook the chicken leg quarters over medium heat: Cooking the chicken leg quarters over medium heat will help to prevent them from drying out. If you cook them over high heat, they will brown too quickly and become tough.
- Cook the chicken leg quarters until they are cooked through: To ensure that the chicken leg quarters are cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken leg quarters rest before serving: After cooking the chicken leg quarters, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and juicy.
Conclusion:
Chicken leg quarters are a versatile and affordable cut of chicken that can be cooked in a variety of ways. With the right seasoning and cooking methods, chicken leg quarters can be a delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you are grilling, roasting, or frying chicken leg quarters, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that they are cooked perfectly.
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