Description
Learn how to cook chicken leg quarters in various methods for tender, juicy chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken leg quarters
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 4 tsp seasoning (see post for seasoning ideas)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil and seasoning.
- Place chicken in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes.
- Place chicken in air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (190°C) for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Place chicken in crockpot in a single layer. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Turn on sauté function. Drizzle olive oil in pot. Sauté chicken to brown on both sides.
- Add 1 cup of water or broth. Seal lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Allow for a natural release before removing lid.
- Grill over indirect heat. Turn occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
- Place chicken in a single layer on the smoker rack. Cook at 225°F (105°C) for 1.5-2 hours until cooked through.
- Finish at a higher temperature for the last 15-20 minutes for crispy skin.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure your chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before removing from the heat.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing or carving to keep it juicy.
Notes
- Seasoning ideas can be found in the post.
- All cooking times may vary based on equipment and chicken size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Air Frying, Slow Cooking, Grilling, Pressure Cooking, Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg quarter
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chicken Leg Quarters, Oven, Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Grilling, Smoker