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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Lemon Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Crispy Potatoes

Indulge in delicious Lemon Baked Chicken Leg Quarters, a gluten-free one-pan dinner perfect for date night or casual family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 leg quarters
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Leg Quarters juicy and flavorful dark meat
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 1 whole Lemon thinly sliced or swap with lime
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can replace with sweet paprika or omit
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh minced garlic works as well
For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Medium Potatoes cut into quarters
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning can substitute with oregano or thyme
  • to taste Salt adjust to your preferred taste
  • to taste Pepper adjust to your preferred taste
Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or lime zest if preferred

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Cut medium potatoes into quarters and arrange on a sheet pan.
  3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  4. Place chicken leg quarters on the sheet pan and coat with the marinade, tossing potatoes to coat as well.
  5. Arrange thin lemon slices on top of chicken leg quarters.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. Optional: Switch to broil for the last few minutes for extra crispiness.
  8. Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1leg quarterCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure uniform potato cuts for even cooking. Use drippings to create a pan gravy, and cover the chicken with foil if it browns too quickly.

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