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“Juicy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters Recipe in 4 Easy Steps”

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A simple and flavorful baked chicken leg quarters recipe with roasted carrots and buttered pasta, perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups tri-color rotini, cooked
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking sheet or roasting pan.
  2. Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken leg quarters.
  5. Place the chicken on one side of the baking sheet.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then spread them on the other side of the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through and the carrots are tender.
  8. While the chicken and carrots cook, prepare the tri-color rotini according to the package directions, then drain.
  9. Toss the cooked pasta with butter and salt until lightly coated.
  10. Plate the baked chicken leg quarter with a side of roasted carrots and buttered tri-color rotini, then serve warm.

Notes

  • For crispier skin, broil the chicken for the last 2-3 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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