A combination of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dried herbs and spices season these roasted chicken quarters perfectly.
The chicken quarters make an excellent dish to serve for an everyday family meal, or make it for Sunday dinner. Serve with baked or roasted potatoes and steamed broccoli or a tossed salad.
Ingredients
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5 to 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
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6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
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3 1/2 to 4 pounds chicken, cut into quarters
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Steps to Make It
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Heat oven to 375 F.
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Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, seasoning, and garlic.
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Sprinkle the chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
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Toss the chicken with the first mixture; arrange in a roasting pan.
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Bake for about 1 1/2 hours, turning about halfway through. When chicken is thoroughly cooked, juices will run clear when pierced with a fork.
Tip
- How to Quarter a Whole Chicken: With a sharp knife, separate the legs (with thighs) from the chicken until you see the hip socket. Cut through the hip socket to remove the legs. Next, cut out and remove the backbone. Discard or freeze it to use in a future stock. Slice through the center of the breast to make two split breasts. You should have four quarters: two whole legs and two split breasts with wings attached.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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1168 | Calories |
77g | Fat |
3g | Carbs |
109g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 1168 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 77g | 99% |
Saturated Fat 19g | 95% |
Cholesterol 426mg | 142% |
Sodium 678mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 109g | |
Vitamin C 7mg | 36% |
Calcium 72mg | 6% |
Iron 8mg | 42% |
Potassium 977mg | 21% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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