Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters (mine were 3 1/4 lbs or 1.5 kilos total)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Ready In 55 Minutes

Servings: 4

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F (205 °C).
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Step 2

  • Place an oven-safe cooling rack on a baking tray big enough to fit all the chicken.
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Step 3

  • Stir together the spices in a little bowl.
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Step 4

  • Place the chicken on the cooling rack (in the pan) and drizzle the olive oil over the top.
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Step 5

  • Rub half the spice mix between the skin and the meat. Rub the other half on top and on the bottom of the chicken. On the bottom, there's just a little drumstick meat that you need to rub - no need to rub the bones.
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Step 6

  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the internal temperature is 185 °F (85 °C) and the skin is browned and crisp.
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  • Length: 50 minutes

Step 7

  • Let sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Length: 10 minutes

Step 8

  • If you have any leftovers, let them cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days.