Can this recipe be doubled?

Sure it can, just make sure you have enough rook on your sheet pan. Chicken quarters can be pretty large. Just double everything. Cooking time will be closer to 45 minutes but monitor with instant read thermometer.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

This chicken is best when it's fresh out of the oven. That's when we have some nice crisp on the skin and the juiciest meat. However, if meal planning for the week, it certainly makes a delicious meal the next day. It's even better this way when shredded up and put over a salad.

Preheat your oven to 325°F. Place the cooked chicken quarters on a baking sheet and loosely cover them with aluminum foil to keep them from drying out. Put the baking sheet in the oven and heat the chicken quarters for 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 5 minutes of heating for crispier skin.

Can I use another seasoning mix?

Absolutely you can? If you have a favorite chicken seasoning blend, go right ahead and use it.

Best Damn Oven Baked Chicken Quarters

Name: Best Damn Oven Baked Chicken Quarters
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters; 1.5 tbs Italian seasoning; 1.5 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste); 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground mustard; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbs olive oil

Description

Mouthwatering, juicy oven baked chicken quarters are made with a simple seasoning mix and oven roasted to perfection in about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters
1.5 tbs Italian seasoning
1.5 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbs olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°(F) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.
In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients to create seasoning rub.
Trim chicken leg quarters of any excess skin and fat, then pat dry with paper towels.
Lightly brush both sides of chicken quarters with oil and liberally apply seasoning rub.
With skin side up, press seasoning rub into chicken skin and apply a final brushing of oil so nothing is too dry.
Bake in oven 35 to 45 minutes or until internal temperature reads 185°F on an instant read thermometer (see notes below)*
When chicken is done, remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Dark meat such as chicken quarters greatly benefit from cooking to higher internal temps. By removing from oven with internal temperature of 185°F, the temp will continue to rise to 190-195°(F), which is the target temp. This is when when proteins and collagen break down, creating a much jucier and enjoyable chicken.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American