Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Solve dinner with this zero-effort recipe for roasted garlic herb chicken leg quarters that will knock your socks off.
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Ingredients
- 4 large chicken leg quarters
- Salt and black pepper , for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 ½ tablespoon chopped fresh thyme and rosemary*
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
Prep:
- Place the oven rack into the middle position, preheat the oven to 400F (205C), and grease a baking tray with oil.
- Trim the chicken pieces of excess fat and pat dry with a paper towel. Generously season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place them in the baking tray, skin-side up.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, and juice. Distribute the mixture generously over the chicken pieces.
Bake:
- Bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven or until the internal temperature has reached 175F (80 C).
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and serve.
Notes
- Swap the fresh herbs for 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken leg quarter | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
