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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Published: Apr 11, 2021 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Make juicy baked chicken leg quarters with crispy skin and potatoes for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Made in one pan with a delicious and easy all purpose marinade.

Chicken leg quarters in a 9x14 dish with potatoes and parsley
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I love variety in the foods that I eat and cook. This means that weekly meal plans are something that I obsess over; I don’t like to make the same things over and over again. But there are ingredients and elements that come up every week.

This recipe is inspired by one that I made last year, which were a really simple maple mustard chicken legs from Delish.

I try to have at least one or two vegetarian recipes for easy and budget-friendly dinners, there is often some kind of baked chicken recipe and then something insanely easy like a sheet pan gnocchi.

What’s so great about chicken leg quarters?

This is a cut that goes on sale really frequently, so you may have found yourself standing in the store and wondering what you can do with them.

This cut includes both the leg and thigh of a chicken, which is delicious, dark and juicy meat, perfect for roasting in the oven at a high temperature.

Serving of chicken leg with potatoes on a plate

I always set out with a specific goal or objective when I’m working on a new recipe and I wanted this one to be a one pan meal, which would allow the chicken, potatoes and carrots to roast together and become juicy and delicious.

Plus, this means you can throw this in the oven and walk away. Hello perfect dinner.

How do you make the marinade?

This easy marinade is made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder and dried thyme.

I designed the marinade to have ingredients that would add browning and crisping to the chicken while providing delicious flavour for the vegetables roasting underneath.

I also find that adding a little bit of water to the mixture helps to cook the potatoes and carrots, while leaving velvety juices behind for spooning over the finished dish.

Closeup of cooked chicken quarters in a baking dish

What temperature do you bake chicken quarters?

This recipe cooks at a really high temperature. I like to roast them at 450F for about 45-50 minutes (depending on the size of your meat).

I recommend checking the dish after about 30 minutes to make sure that it isn’t browning too much–if it’s getting a little dark, simply cover with aluminum foil.

Chicken leg quarters in a 9x14 dish with potatoes and parsley

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

Author: Louisa Clements
4 from 208 votes
Make juicy roasted chicken leg quarters with crispy skin and potatoes for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Made in one pan with a delicious and easy all purpose marinade.
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Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 50 minutes minutes
Total: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 1.5 lbs new potatoes, halved
  • 3 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Marinade

  • ¼ cup water, or no-salt chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450F.
  • In a 9×13 oven-safe casserole dish toss potatoes and carrots with 1 tablespoon olive oil and ¼ teaspoon salt. Place chicken quarters on top–it's ok if they are touching.
  • In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together for the marinade. Pour overtop of chicken and vegetables.
  • Roast in the oven for 45-50 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165F when checked with an instant read thermometer. Check chicken after 30 minutes, if it is browning too much, cover with aluminum foil.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: chicken, Dinner, Dinner Recipes, easy, gluten free, meat, quick recipes
Nutrition Facts
Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 142mg47%
Sodium 677mg29%
Potassium 1191mg34%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 7769IU155%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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  1. Victor

    April 11, 2025 at 9:36 am

    Will try
    Reply
  2. Suzanne

    October 24, 2024 at 10:51 am

    Looked nice, but didn't taste like much. Won't be making again

    2 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      January 05, 2025 at 6:41 pm

      Sorry to hear that you didn't love this one Suzanne!
      Reply
  3. Chris

    August 25, 2024 at 12:30 pm

    Do you bake covered or not??
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      September 02, 2024 at 1:14 pm

      Hi Chris, this is baked uncovered. I hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  4. Dawn

    May 17, 2024 at 10:13 pm

    Had to omit mustard, but otherwise absolutely delicious and easy to prep and clean up.

    4 stars

    Reply
  5. Robin Smith

    August 11, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Absolutely delicious and so easy to make! I have trouble ever getting crispy skin on my chicken and this recipe delivered. The marinade was wonderful (I marinated for 7 hours) and it really added flavor. Will definitely make this a regular chicken dish in my home.

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      August 13, 2023 at 11:06 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Robin! Thank you for letting me know and for leaving a review, it is so appreciated!
      Reply
  6. Holly

    August 01, 2023 at 5:46 pm

    This recipe is awesome. I loved it and loved how it roasted the potatoes and carrots Such a great taste with that maple syrup

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      August 13, 2023 at 11:09 am

      So glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Holly! Thank you for letting me know and for leaving a review, it is so appreciated!
      Reply
  7. Melissa

    December 17, 2022 at 7:51 pm

    Made this tonight for dinner and it was delicious!!!! The marinade was so flavorful! Chicken crisped up nice on the outside. Definitely a keeper!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      December 20, 2022 at 12:05 am

      I am so glad you enjoyed this, Melissa! Thank you for taking the time to let me know.
      Reply
  8. Jounayet Rahman

    December 13, 2022 at 4:11 am

    This is a mouthwatering dish. makes me hungry!
    Reply
  9. KELLY KETLER

    October 06, 2022 at 9:36 am

    Can you marinate the chicken overnight, then add all to the dish so that it's more tender?
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      October 08, 2022 at 11:04 pm

      Hi Kelly, you could absolutely marinate the chicken overnight and then add it to the dish. Let me know how it turns out!
      Reply
  10. Lucia smith

    August 31, 2022 at 10:20 am

    The recipe for Baked Chicken Leg Quarters is described here as an olive oil recipe. But I have used ghee as the olive oil replacement. Ghee is more nutritious, keto diet friendly, and I consider ghee food as a natural dairy item that offers different health benefits. I love ghee for cooking and baking. To know more: https://milkio.co.nz/ghee-food/
    Reply
  11. Fiori

    January 22, 2022 at 9:02 pm

    Love this recipe!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      January 24, 2022 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
      Reply
  12. Johanne

    January 21, 2022 at 9:29 am

    This was delicious, super easy and my family loved it!
    Reply
  13. Remedial Cook

    January 15, 2022 at 8:32 pm

    I am not a cook! I tried this because it was so easy. It was wonderful, a huge hit with my family. I’ll be cooking it again when I have guests over, leading them to believe that I can cook. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      January 24, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe, thank you for taking the time to let me know! Keep up the cooking!
      Reply
  14. AyaPar

    November 04, 2021 at 9:15 am

    simple & delicious! i came across this recipe on, i believe, pinterest. i needed help, since i bought leg quarters for the first time & could use inspo on how i should make these things. i took at stab at this, because why not. it was SO TASTY & juicy! my husband absolutely LOVED it. the best part, it was so easy to make. legit ONE POT MEAL!!! what i did different was i seasoned my chicken really good and then browned it on the stove top. i used russet potatoes & sweet potatoes, since that’s what i had. cut up one onion and mixed it in. also made two servings of the dressing. & with the dressing, i only used 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. when i tell y’all sooooo good, i mean it. this will definitely stay in my kitchen for the years to come. ?

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      December 28, 2021 at 1:32 pm

      I am so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, AyaPar! Thank you for taking the time to let me know, browning on the stove top is a good step!
      Reply
  15. Ellie M

    September 20, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    Huge hit with my household. I added half a sweet onion to the veggies, added lots of ground pepper, some Italian seasoning, and more salt than the recipe called for. I'll be making this probably 2 - 3 times a month according to my boyfriend.

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      September 21, 2021 at 10:15 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Ellie! Love your additions. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it is much appreciated!
      Reply
  16. Michael W

    August 08, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Excellent recipe. Very delicious. I used russet potatoes sliced 1/2” thick. The Balsamic vinegar & Maple syrup highlighted the dish

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      August 11, 2021 at 9:42 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Michael! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review--it is much appreciated!
      Reply
  17. Tina

    June 30, 2021 at 10:04 am

    How much fresh garlic can I use instead of the garlic powder? Thank you!

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Louisa Clements

      August 31, 2021 at 9:28 am

      Hi Tina, you could use 1-2 cloves, though I use garlic powder here to avoid the garlic burning at a high temperature, so I would recommend sticking with the garlic powder.
      Reply

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