Description

Baked Chicken Leg Quarters feature tender, flavorful chicken coated in savory seasonings that create a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners. With simple preparation and key ingredients like garlic, butter, and herbs, this dish makes weeknight cooking a pleasure without fuss.

Ingredients

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scant ½ cup (100g) unsalted butter
6 large shallots (or 1 large onion) sliced thinly
6 cloves garlic peeled
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey / brown sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp italian seasoning
2 tsp mustard powder or 1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
1 ½ tsp salt
pinch red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)
½ cup (125ml) chicken stock or broth
6 medium chicken leg quarters (chicken marylands)
salt and black pepper
⅓ cup (80ml) white wine or marsala / chicken stock
2 tsp cornstarch (cornflour) diluted in 1-2 tbsp cold water
fresh thyme to garnish
6 medium potatoes cut into wedges
6 medium carrots peeled, cut into quarters
2 cups (500ml) boiling water or as needed

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Add the sliced shallots and peeled garlic to the melted butter, stirring to coat.
Sauté the mixture on low heat for about 15 minutes, covered.
Once the shallots are soft and translucent, add the remaining seasonings, herbs, maple syrup, lemon juice, and chicken stock.
Blend the mixture into a paste using an immersion blender or food processor.
Transfer the paste to a bowl and chill before use.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the seasoning paste before baking.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control spiciness according to your taste.
Be sure to serve with the roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 leg quarter
Calories: 547
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 120mg