Description
Garlic Herb Baked Chicken Quarters are tender, juicy, and packed with rich garlic butter flavor. Oven roasting creates crispy skin while fresh rosemary and thyme infuse the meat. This comforting chicken dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
4 chicken leg quarters, about 1.5 kg or 3 lb total, or 8 bone in skin on chicken thighs
Kosher salt for seasoning
1 cup Kitchen Basics Unsalted Chicken Stock or Swanson Chicken Broth
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
Three quarter teaspoon kosher salt
One quarter teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to four hundred twenty five degrees Fahrenheit and position the rack in the center.
Pat the chicken dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the skin crisp during roasting.
In a bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
Carefully loosen the skin from the chicken using the back of a spoon without tearing it.
Spread most of the herb butter directly onto the meat under the skin, lightly coat the underside, and rub the rest over the skin.
Arrange the chicken skin side up in a roasting pan with space between each piece.
Lightly season the skin with kosher salt and pour the chicken stock around the chicken.
Roast in the oven until the skin begins to brown, then lower the temperature and continue cooking until golden and fully cooked.
Baste the chicken occasionally with the pan juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest before serving with the garlic herb pan juices.
Notes
Chicken leg quarters are also known as leg quarters in the United States and consist of the thigh and drumstick attached.
Bone in chicken provides deeper flavor and stays juicier during roasting.
Fresh herbs give the best aroma, but dried herbs can be used in smaller amounts if needed.
Using a spoon to loosen the skin helps prevent tearing and keeps the butter in place.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American