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Baked Chicken Quarter Legs
(567)
55 min4350 calBy Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|February 15, 2024
Baked Chicken Quarter Legs are the most budget-friendly and flavourful way to cook chicken. The leg quarters (thigh and drumstick attached) are seasoned simply with garlic, herbs, and paprika, then roasted at high heat until the skin is impossibly crispy and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. At under $2 per serving, this is weeknight dinner at its best.
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Ingredients
Servings:
4
Instructions
👨🍳Chef's Notes
High Heat Finish
“Start at 200°C (400°F) for even cooking, then blast at 230°C (450°F) for the last 5 minutes to crisp the skin. This two-temperature method gives you juicy meat with golden, crackly skin.”
Bring to Room Temperature
“Take chicken out of the fridge 20-30 minutes before cooking. Cold chicken straight from the fridge cooks unevenly — the outside overcooks while the centre stays underdone.”
Let It Rest
“Always rest chicken for 5-10 minutes after pulling from the oven. The internal temperature continues rising 3-5°F while juices redistribute. Cut too early and all that flavour runs onto the cutting board.”
Nutrition Per Serving
350
Calories
34g
Protein
22g
Fat
2g
Carbs
Fiber0g
Sugar0g
Sodium510mg
Reviews
4.8 / 5 (567 reviews)
Sophie E.
Sep 4, 2025Really good! I added a bit more seasoning but otherwise perfect.
James F.
Feb 23, 2025Made this twice already this month. So delicious!
Sophie S.
Oct 28, 2025This is comfort food at its finest. Pure perfection.
Michelle D.
Dec 27, 2025Simple ingredients, amazing results. Highly recommend.
Recipe at a Glance
Prep:
5 minCook:
50 minTotal:
55 minServings:
4Difficulty:
EasyPro Tips
- 1Drying the skin is the most important step for crispiness.
- 2Use a wire rack — placing directly on the pan creates a soggy bottom.
- 3Season the night before and leave uncovered in the fridge for the crispiest skin possible.
Variations
- Glaze with honey mustard during the last 10 minutes.
- Use jerk seasoning for a Caribbean twist.
- Add lemon and herbs for a Greek-style version.
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Chef Marco Deluca
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Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.
Red Seal Certified ChefGeorge Brown College Culinary Arts Graduate15+ years professional kitchen experience
