These baked chicken leg quarters are coated in a flavorful wet rub made with smoked paprika, garlic, Italian seasoning, chili powder, and olive oil. They bake until the skin is golden and crispy while the meat stays tender and juicy. Serve them with roasted potatoes and carrots for an easy, budget-friendly family dinner.
I first tasted this chicken while visiting my daughter for dinner. The aroma coming from her kitchen immediately caught my attention, and once I tried the chicken, I knew I wanted the recipe. Her secret was a simple wet rub that gave the chicken incredible flavor and crispy skin. She kindly let me share it with you, and it has since become a favorite in my own kitchen.
The wet rub combines smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and olive oil. It adds bold flavor to the chicken and also works beautifully with the potatoes and carrots. Before touching the raw chicken, reserve a small portion of the rub for seasoning the vegetables.
How to Make Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Step 1: Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Coat them with the wet rub, gently working some of the seasoning underneath the skin. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe baking pan. 
This can be messy, but I promise you it is worth it.
Step 2: Bake the chicken uncovered at 400°F for 40–60 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy. Check that the thickest part of each leg quarter reaches at least 165°F without the thermometer touching the bone.
Step 3: Cut the potatoes and carrots and place them in a separate baking pan. Toss them with the portion of wet rub reserved before seasoning the raw chicken. After the chicken has baked for 20–25 minutes, place the vegetables in the oven and roast them alongside the chicken until tender. I prefer cooking the chicken and vegetables in separate pans, but you can cook them together in the same pan if you prefer.
Look at these carrots and potatoes. They are exquisite.
How about the chicken leg quarters out of the oven. They look juicy and delicious!
Tips for Crispy, Juicy Chicken Leg Quarters
- Dry the chicken well: Pat the leg quarters thoroughly with paper towels before adding the wet rub. Removing excess moisture helps the seasoning stick and encourages crispier skin.
- Season underneath the skin: Gently loosen the skin and spread some of the wet rub underneath it so the meat is flavorful, not just the surface.
- Great for grilling: One of the great things about this wet rub is that it contains no added sugar. Seasoning blends with sugar can burn easily over the high heat of a grill, but this rub works well for both baking and grilling.
Serve Your Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Serve these baked chicken leg quarters with the roasted potatoes and carrots, or pair them with rice, salad, or your favorite vegetables. The crispy skin, juicy meat, and smoky wet rub make this an easy dinner the whole family can enjoy.
The Most Flavorful Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken leg quarters
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small red potatoes
- 2 large carrots diced
Instructions
- Combine the smoked paprika, kosher salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder, black pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Before touching the raw chicken, reserve a small portion of the wet rub for the vegetables.
- Pat the chicken leg quarters dry with paper towels. Coat them with the wet rub, gently working some of the seasoning underneath the skin. Arrange the chicken skin-side up on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe baking pan.
- Bake uncovered at 400°F for 40–60 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy. Check that the thickest part of each leg quarter reaches at least 165°F without the thermometer touching the bone.
- Cut the potatoes and carrots and place them in a separate baking pan. Toss them with the reserved wet rub. After the chicken has baked for 20–25 minutes, place the vegetables in the oven and roast them alongside the chicken until tender. I prefer cooking the chicken and vegetables in separate pans, but you can cook them together in the same pan if you prefer.
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Notes
Tips:
- One important and I will say an essential step to achieving crispy skin in these chicken legs is to pat dry the chicken before adding the dry rub. Patting the chicken leg with a paper towel to remove the excess moister will help the rub stick to the meat.
- I also suggest having the chicken room temperature, just a few minutes out of the fridge before seasoning. This will guarantee the meat to cook evenly.
- When grilling, meats that are seasoned with rubs tend to burn when it contains sugar in them. No worries about this rub. It doesn't contain sugar.
- *For the rub: All ingredients measurements are suggestions; you can adjust the number of herbs according to you and your family's preferences!
Nutrition
**Nutritional Disclaimer: Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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My go to recipe when I have to feed lots of people . Always get compliments and asked how I seasoned it.
Thank you so much for the support and visiting the site!
These are excelenté!! I have made them a couple of times and they’re always very good. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
LOVE this recipe! It is my go to for chicken in the Air Fryer. The flavors are wonderful and the skin comes out crispy. Thank you for sharing.
Dana, Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that this recipe has become your go-to for chicken in the air fryer. Crispy skin and amazing flavors are always the goal! I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback—it means a lot. Happy Holidays!
This was absolutely delicious. Thank you for such a delicious recipe. Definitely will make again. Put it in my recipe book already.
Thank you, Brenda, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
To be honest I was going to try a recipe from another site but after seeing all your 5 ⭐️ reviews, I just had to try yours. This was absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing your amazing recipe. It now goes into my favourite files.
Hey Michelle, I am happy that you have decided to give both this dish and this website a shot. I’m happy to hear that you liked this dish, and I’d love it if you’d come back and give some of my other recipes a shot. Your comments and suggestions are always appreciated.
Would have given a ten star if allowed! I have made this many times, never disappointed and my family all loves it as well! Thanks so much for sharing! Such an amazing dish and easy to follow recipe!
Thank you, Donna; I’m glad you enjoy this recipe. Happy New Year, 2023!
This was a big hit for my family. I used sweet potatoes instead and after cooking sprinkled a little brown sugar on top to make sweet and savory. Was amazing. Will be a family regular. Thank you!
Hello, Dawn DeLeon I’m overjoyed that this recipe was a hit with you and your family. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment; it inspires me to post more enticing and simple recipes.
Delicious and easy. I have made this before and it’s great. I am making it today but adding some ground hot pepper flakes. Can’t wait for dinner!!!
Hi Catt! I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thank you for the review.
Can’t wait to try it tonight!
Hi, quick question: Do you cover the chicken while it bakes? Thanks!
Hi Giovanna, No I don’t cover the chicken😀
I made this with turkey wings because our options were limited at the grocery store and it was wonderful!! Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Lisa, Thank you! Yes this is why I love this rub. It works with almost any meat and vegetables.
Thanks so much for this easy recipe! I made just the chicken last night and it was really delicious, crisp on the outside and juicy inside. I used to use a lot of chicken breast, but with prices rising, these legs make a great meal! I will be making these a lot!
Hello, Wendy. Thank you for taking the time to try this dish; I’m glad you loved it. I agree that the rise in food prices is crazy; I will surely add additional budget-friendly recipes to the site.
Easy and delicious; thank you for sharing this recipe, Evelyn! I made it per the recipe, but cooked my carrots and potatoes on the same baking sheet as the chicken (my husband prefers softer vegetables.)
The flavor was terrific! Definitely a new favorite.
This was my first recipe of yours to try; I look forward to trying more (the cinnamon roll recipe is enticing!)
Hi Stacia thank you for trying this recipe I’m glad you and your husband enjoyed. The cinnamon rolls is one of my husband’s favorite with a cup of coffee. Please let me know how it turns out for you, I really appreciate feedback! Have a beautiful day!
I am making the chicken and vegetables this evening. I’m looking forward to it after reading the reviews and being able to use up some smaller portions of frozen vegetables I have in the freezer. I love simple and easy meals like this.
I will definitely follow up with the results after my picky little 11 years old and even pickier 24-year-old daughters try it.
Hi Jenn
Thank you for trying this recipe. I hope you enjoyed😆
Do you have to use a baking sheet and not a pan?
Hi Dawn, you can use any oven-safe pan. Please let me know how it turns out for you!! Thanks for visiting the site.
I thought I messed up the recipe because it turned out being so incredibly salty. I trird it again with a teaspoon instead and it was great.
Hi Mick I’m so sorry to hear that the first time the recipe wasn’t a success due to the amount of salt. I’m glad you gave this a second chance using the amount of salt that is preferred by you. Again thank you for not getting discouraged the first time😀. This is such a wonderful rub. I make it all the time. It’s one of our favorite here in my household. Have a nice day!
My husband LOVES this recipe, he says it tastes just like his favorite Peruvian restaurant!!
Hello, Em. I am overjoyed that everything went well and that your husband enjoyed the recipe. I wish you and your family a Happy Holidays! Stay tuned as I will be posting new and exciting recipe ideas for the new year.
This was delicious! I wondered if so much smoked paprika would be overpowering but it mellowed during the roasting process. I did cut way back on the salt and used dried oregano and basil in place of an Italian seasoning blend. Also ended up roasting quartered baby Yukon potatoes for the entire cooking time and they came out perfectly. We did roast Brussel sprouts separately. Will definitely make this again.
Hello Linda, I’m glad you liked it. Those are great ideas you share here with us. Thank you for visiting the blog and trying this recipe!
Does the nutrition account for the carrots and potatoes in this recipe?
Thank you.
Hi Carolyn, yes the nutritional values of the carrots and potatoes are included. Thank you for visiting the site!
This chicken was soooo good!! It had so much flavor! The skin was crispy. Definitely a new favorite in my household!
Hello Jennifer, I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for visiting this blog and trying this recipe!
This was the best chicken I’ve ever made…hands down.. and super easy. Awesome recipe! I’ll be making it again for sure!
Hi Jami, I’m so happy you liked this recipe. Thank you for visiting this blog. Have a nice day!
This was absolutely delicious!!! We loved it! I did half the salt because we can add salt at the table but you can’t take it away. We thought it was perfect.
Thank you, Leslie; I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Sooo good. Definitely a keeper!
Whole family agrees!
Thank You Denese, I’m glad you like it!
Tasted great and simple – family is requesting I make this again. I used a whole chicken that I quartered. I used 1/4 of the Chili for my kids, and did 1/2 smoked paprika and 1/2 regular, because I’ve found smoked paprika overpowering in the past. I didn’t try this with veggies.
Hi Patrick, I’m so happy you and your loved ones like this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to comment. I really appreciated it!
I’ve been making this chicken almost weekly for my mom and I. Both of us absolutely love, love, love it.
I usually have zucchini to eat with it for me. Broiled in oven with the rub and my skinny mother likes new potatoes with rub. Thank you!!!!!
Hi Marti, You are welcome! I’m so happy you and your mom enjoy this recipe. Thank You 🙂
I don’t have smoked paprika. Will the recipe be ruined by using regular paprika?
Hi Teri, not at all. You can use regular paprika. Please let me know how it turns out. Enjoy!
Great recipe that the whole family loved! I may cut down the amount of salt next time. Thank you for sharing!
Hi Danielle, Thank you for trying this recipe. Happy New Year!!
Made this chicken last night. It was great. My husband loved it and I’ll make it again. My husband won’t usually eat meat with bones but said he would love this again. Success! Thank you for the recipe 😀.
Hi Louise, That makes me so happy. Thank you for visiting this site and trying this chicken recipe. This is the main reason I love to share. I hope you and your family stay safe and have a wonderful time during the coming holidays!
Excellent chicken recipe. I used Pink Himalayan salt and Garlic salt since I did not have Garlic powder, baked at 400 for 40 minutes. Removed the skin off a couple pieces and flavor was still perfect.
I’m so glad you liked it, Holly 🙂
So simple and so flavorful. I omitted the chili powder and cut back just a dash in the black pepper to ensure that it wasn’t spicy for my toddlers. It turned out great. Usually the actual meat of chicken is so boring while all the flavor is on the skin. Not the case here. BONUS that I didn’t have to wait for marinating. I cooked mine until the chicken hit 190, for a more tender leg.
Awww Thank you Susan N, Thank you for visiting A Simple Tweak 🙂 Great tips!
This is a fantastic recipe. We love dark meat chicken and this is now one of our weekly “must have” meals! Thank you for sharing.
Hi Marti, Thank you. I’m so happy you liked this recipe!
This recipe was absolutely delicious and true to its name. Cooking time and procedure was simple and resulted in incredibly juicy chicken and addictively good crispy skin. (I used 2/3 of the recommended salt). Pairing with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, autumn braised cabbage, and a refreshing marzen made for a great meal. Will repeat!
Hi Scott D. Thank you 🙂 I’m so glad you liked the chicken. This is one of my favorite recipes!
Is your nutrition label serving size for one leg quarter ? Also this recipe was delicious used a lot less salt though
Hi Ashley, yes is per 1 serving. What I love about this rub is that you can easily adjust the salt to your taste. thank you for giving this recipe a try!
Delicious and easy! My family and I like our veggies baked soft so I put everything together and baked it together. Nice flavor and so easy to put the complete dinner together. We baked carrots, celery and onion with the chicken and had mashed potatoes on the side. Very good meal!
Hi Susan, I’m so happy you enjoy this recipe. I will be posting more Quick and Easy recipes like this one. I know from experience how challenging and hectic life can be, and it is nice to have meal ideas that are easy to put together without spending hours in the kitchen. Make sure to subscribe to be notified of coming ideas, and Happy Summer. Thank you for visiting the site!
Oh my gosh! I made this meal tonight, added some white rice, it was a hit! Even my very picky eaters at every last little bit. I will definitely be adding this to my recipe book. Simply amazing
Thank you, Stephanie. So happy you and your family liked it!
Hi Evelyn,
I have made this twice now, and I love love love the flavors. I have to admit, I add some Sazon seasoning because I really like the color the annatto adds (decreasing the salt I add of course,) but other than that, I follow you to the letter and it’s amazing. Thank you.
Hi William, that’s a great idea. Thank you for trying this recipe!
We just love this recipe! Question: Is it ok to rub the spices on it and then let it marinate until ready to cook?
Hi Terri, I have to be honest I have never waited more than 30 minutes after seasoning the chicken. I believe the more time you leave the rub on, the more intense the flavors will be. This is a very flavorful wet rub. I hope this helps. Please let me know how it turns out for you!
I patted the chicken dry and then rubbed the spice under and on the skin per the recipe. Life happens and I had to put it back in the fridge for about 4 hours before I could bake it. It was absolutely scrumptious! Thanks again for such a wonderful recipe!
Hi Terri, Thank you for giving this recipe a try! so happy to hear you liked it.
I made these for dinner and they were excellent. Nice and moist with crispy skin. Will definitely make this recipe again. Thanks.
Thank you, Diane. I’m glad you liked it!
Tried this but found it too salty. I was thinking a tablespoon of salt looked like a lot but I went ahead following the recipe. Oops. Maybe it was supposed to be a teaspoon!
Hi Dave, definitely go ahead and try a teaspoon of salt. What I love about this rub is that you can easily adjust the salt to your taste. thank you for giving this recipe a try!
This recipe is amazing! The whole family loved it. Question? Would it be the same temperature for a while Chicken and how long to cook for?
Hi, Dee. I’m so happy you and your family like it. If you want to make a whole chicken, you can follow my directions in this recipe https://asimpletweak.com/roasted-chicken-vegetables/, follow the cooking instructions and substitute the seasoning for this wet rub to season the whole chicken. I hope this helps! please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have more questions! Thank you
My husband is very picky when it comes to how his chicken is prepared. He loves this recipe! The whole family does! This recipe is easy, budget friendly and perfect for a quick dinner ( meaning under an hour :)). This recipe has made it to my recipe box! Thank you so very much!
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you so much I’m so happy you and your family enjoyed this recipe. Comments like yours make me and my family so happy. this is one of the main reasons we love to share our recipe ideas with all of you, my readers. Thanks!
Cooking this right now for Sunday dinner and the aroma coming from the oven….Omg! I did cut up some squash to add to the carrots and potatoes! Thanks for such a tasty chicken treat!
Hi Jonathan, I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe! I agree with you the aroma is amazing:)
I’ve made this about three times already, everyone loves it! Hubby said “put it on the list! This is delicious “
Thank you! I’m glad it was a success:)
Finger licking is an understatement! This was the most tender and flavorful chicken I’ve ever made/had. Didn’t have carrots this time, but the chicken and potatoes on their own was super filling and delightful. Can’t wait to make this again – it was a hit with the family!
Aww Thank you Jessica, I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed it. This is the main reason I love to share recipes!
Looks yummy. I’ll have to do this tonight. Is it spicy for kids?
Hi, It is not spicy, it is more in the zesty side, however, If you have any concerns I suggest reducing the amount of chili powder the first time you cook it and see how the kids react to that. When making this recipe for my grandkids I usually remove the skin of the chicken after is baked and just give the meat. They love it. Thank you for giving this recipe a try and please let me know how it turns out for you. I hope the kids like it. it tastes really good with some mash potatoes or with baked veggies. Don’t hesitate to contact me if any more questions!
This chicken was great! My hubby, 2 year old and 10 month old all cleaned their plates!
I served it with some egg friend rice (we had leftover rice) and some roasted carrots and beets from the garden.
Yum!
Hi, Sarah, I’m so happy you and your family enjoyed the recipe. Thank you!
This is really good! I’ve made it several times recently. My family likes it. I even made it for my mother-in-law.
Thank you Reb, I’m glad you and your family like this recipe
Great recipe. Just made this tonight and will totally make again. I made a quick gravy and it was slightly spicy and wonderful. Thank you!
Hi Tina, I love the idea of the gravy. Thank you for giving this recipe a try!
I just made this & it came out great. The chicken was tender & juicy. Very flavorful. I will definitely use this recipe again!
Hi Suzie, Thank you for choosing this recipe. It is one of my favorites!
I did this with leg quarters and my son asked e to do it again. Now I’m trying with wings? Do I cover the chicken or no?
Hi Latoya, I’m so happy your son liked the chicken leg quarters. This is one of the most popular recipes here in the blog and one of my favorite as well. Thank you for giving this recipe a try or two:). The times I have made chicken wings using this rub I have not covered them. However, if that’s your preference, my recommendation is to cover them just for the first 15 to 20 minutes of cooking and then uncover the wings to get the crispy skin texture. I hope this helps and please share with me how it turns out!!!
This is the best chicken we’ve had in a very long time, we had it last night and are still talking about it tonight! Can’t wait to get more leg quarters and give it another go, amazing!
Thank You, I’m glad you liked it!
This chicken recipe was a hit. All I heard at the dinner table was smacks and finger lickin!!
. Slam dunk Sunday dinner
Hi Jenel, I’m so happy. This is one of the main reasons I decided to create this blog. Thank you for giving this recipe a try!
This was delicious!! I’ve always been too intimidated to do chicken quarters but wow! I followed recipe exactly.
Hi Lindsey, I’m glad you liked it, Thank you!!
Great recipe! I’ve made this several times and I love it so much. The only thing I do differently is I cut the salt in half in the rub. It tasted a little too salty for me to use 1 full tablespoon. But other than that small thing, this recipe rocks!
Hi Greg, Thank you for giving this recipe a try, I’m glad you like it. One of the things I love about this rub is how easy you can adjust the ingredients to your liking.
I made these last night and definitely enjoyed them from the oven but the real win is the amazing flavour they have in a sandwich as leftovers! Excellent recipe! Will be adding it to my rotation.
Hi Jana, I’m so happy you gave this recipe a try. The sandwich idea Perfect!! Thank you for sharing here:)
It’s in the oven. It was very easy to put together and after just a couple minutes in the oven smells great! I didn’t have chili powder and I eyeballed the amounts so I hope it tastes as good as it smells! I am
Doing the vegetables differently but otherwise I’m looking forward to eating it tonight!
Thanks, Jana!!
I thought I had leg quarters thawing but after making rub opened bag and realized it was breast tender chunks so I just mixed rub in hope it turns out !!
Hi Jackie, Thank you for choosing this recipe!
This. Was. Excellent! I followed the general gist of the recipe: absent Italian seasoning, I mixed my own with basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, garlic, and shallot powders. I used the seasonings, but didn’t measure any amounts – I did make sure tho to season under the skin. And since I was lazy and didn’t want to go downstairs to get a bottle of wine for the liquid, I used a small jar of artichokes with liquid, poured over the chicken parts, and added some water. It still came out amazing – even my “no I don’t like chicken skin” hubby ate the crispy skin! Thank you for inspiring me on a day when I was all out of it!
Awww Thank you Vivian, I’m glad you and your family enjoy this recipe. By the way, great tweaks to the seasoning!!
This was AMAZING! My husband was sneaking taste tests while I was finishing up the sides. It’s definitely going in the rotation. Thank you!
Thank you, Amy. I’m so happy you and your husband liked this recipe. I will keep posting more easy and delicious dinner ideas!
I forgot to ask this I my last comment but what are the portion sizes of the chicken and vegetables? I see the calories but is it just for the chicken? If so how much chicken and how much of the veggies as well as the calories of those, thank you!
Hi Rissa, Yes, the nutritional value in this recipe includes chicken legs and vegetables. The recipe card you see generates the nutritional values for me. If you are interested, what I usually do is go to one of these sites. I am not associated with them I just use them for my own information. Just submit the ingredients you used for this recipe. I hope this answers your question.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
https://www.verywell.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4129594
I want to make this but I’m confused, do I leave the chicken cooking after the 40 minutes along with the vegetables? So after the chicken is done cooking it continues cooking longer with the veg? I just want to be sure I do this right!
Hi Rissa, after 20 minutes of the chicken baking in the oven I put the vegetables in to cook as well. The total cooking time for the chicken is 40 to 60 minutes depending on your oven. As for the vegetables, I decided to cook them for only 20 minutes as I like my veggies crunchy. However, you can cook the chicken and the vegetables together if that is your preference. Let me know if this helps!
Evelyn you wondrous goddess of wooden bunnies, poultry and potatoes. You have helped me rise to fame in an animal crossing community, and have thus indirectly changed my life by somehow convincing people to give me my dream villager for free with a picture of a meal that cost less than $10. So pretty good recipe
Hi Kat, This really made me laugh out loud. I had to ask my kids about animal crossing, now I have to know who is your dream villager? so happy that one of my meals is making an impact in the virtual community lol.
Easy and full of flavor! A new family favorite.
Thank You, Deborah Freeman I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
3rd time making this since Quarantine began! So so delicious!
Thank you, Terri, I’m glad you like it!!
This was super easy and delish – a new family favorite!!!
Thank you, Toni:)
Delish! A little on the salty side for my taste but definitely a keeper!
Joe Schmoe, Thank you I’m glad you liked it!
I tried this recipe and loved it! I subbed poultry seasoning and garlic powder for the Italian seasoning and chili powder. I’ve never tried using a wet rub before, and now I’m a convert. Thanks for this!
Thank you so much. I’m so glad you liked it!
Hi there! Can I use regular paprika instead of smoked? I don’t really care for Italian seasoning so would it be okay to skip that ingredient? What can I use instead of it? There’s a spice in there I don’t like but can’t figure out which one it is. Planning to make it tonight for my picky kiddos! Thanks!
Hi Gabriela, yes you can definitely use regular paprika and skipped the Italian seasoning. Please let me know how it turns out!!!
Hi there! Came out pretty good! I left the potatoes/carrots just a few minutes longer. The chicken was good at 40 minutes, though it probably would have been ok to leave it a little longer. Both of my kids ate the chicken. One of them usually eats chicken, while the other rarely does. The one who eats chicken, doesn’t care for potatoes so she only had a little bit of the potatoes and carrots. My youngest ate some of the potatoes and carrots. Meal time is a struggle lol. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Awww, Thank you, Gabriela. Yes, I’m noticing different preferences, especially with the potatoes. My son prefers them to be cooked a little longer as well while I like them to be firm. I totally can relate, my 10-year-old is a picky eater and yes, mealtime can be a struggle. I love to share any tips and tricks that work for me at home to help others. let me know if there’s anything you will like to see here at a simple tweak and I will be glad to help!
No problem! I grew up eating a lot of soup (I’m Romanian). Any good soup recipes that your kids will eat?
Making this again for my second time!!
Hi Linda,
Thank You, I’m glad you liked it!
Making for dinner tonight !
Hi Kimberly, I’m glad you are trying this recipe. Let me know how it turns out. If you can, take a picture and use #asimpletweakrecipes to share on Instagram!
Roasted in two separate pans. Will definitely make again but recommend putting vegges in pan with chicken.
Bought all the ingredients and making tonight for dinner for the family.
Hi Priscilla, I’m glad you are giving this recipe a try!
Great quick, easy and tasty recipe. Family loved it. Trying new recipes during this stay home ordeal. I added broccoli and cauliflower to my veggies and it turned out great…
Hi Keisha, I’m so happy you liked it!
Hi,
My chicken came out delicious, i added Broccoli to the vegetables. Thanks so much for Sharing
Hi Robin, I’m glad you liked it!
I was looking for easy and it couldn’t have gotten much easier than this….the taste was what surprised me…AMAZING! The fact that it extended to the vegetables was a dream for this Mom…everyone loved it and it will definitely be making it’s way to the table again.
Thank you!
Thank You so much, Tracy!
I really enjoyed this recipe. Thanks
Thank you, Nadine, be on the lookout for this chicken recipe Youtube video coming soon!
3rd time making this since Quarantine began! So so delicious!
Thank You, Terri, I’m so glad you liked this chicken recipe!
making this tonight- thanks! I do find it odd that it says total cooking time is 30 minutes, & the potatoes & Carrots do not go in until after 20-25 minutes. In my experience, the potatoes will take at least 20 minutes (with turning half way) for them not ot be still kinda hard, raw.
I will put them in after about 10 minutes, & cook the whole dish about 40-45 minutes…..any thoughts?
Hi Theresa, you can definitely put the veggies in with the chicken. The time is 40 minutes to an hour.
This was one of the best tasting chicken recipes I have ever made. I’ll be making it again soon.
Thank you, Steve. I’m glad you liked it!
Will definitely try this for Sunday’s lunch.Your idea is very simple and that is what I greatly appreciate.
Thank you, Mark
Made this tonight and it was a hit. One change: I cooked the chicken quarters @ 375F for an hour, then basted the chicken pieces with juice in the pan. Returned the chicken to a 400F oven for 15 more minutes. I saw that cook time on another chicken leg quarter recipe, with the increase in temp at the end to help crisp up the chicken. Next time — and I will definitely make this again — I will cook it as written. Thank you!
Made the chicken legs only had substitute onion powder for Italian seasoning and cayenne for chilli pepper. I’m guessing the nutrition information is for vegetables as well? Is there any way to find that for just chicken?
Hi Sandra, Thank you for trying this recipe! Yes, the nutritional value in this recipe includes chicken legs and vegetables. The recipe card you see generates the nutritional values for me. If you are interested, what I usually do is go to one of these sites. I am not associated with them I just use them for my own information. Just submit the ingredients you used for this recipe. I hope this answers your question.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calculator.asp
https://www.verywell.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4129594
I’m not a “cook” but found this easy and absolutely delicious!
Thank you, Sandra!
Trying this tonight for my picky eaters!
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Could you also marinate the chicken with the rub? Or does it actually need it? 🙂
Hi Sarah, I’m happy you are giving this recipe a try! If you want you can marinate. I like to leave the rub as the skin of chicken will get crispy and flavorful. If you are worried about your kids not liking all the spices showing on the chicken, I will suggest to remove it after cooking. I hear you, my son is a peaky eater as well and I just remove the skin. I hope this answers your question. Let me know how it turns out!
Wow! Easy and delicious!! In my make again list , I doubled but will make quadruple … goes quickly!
I’m so happy you like it! Thank you:)
What can I use to substitute the smoked paprika if I don’t have any?
Thanks!
Hi Jaelene, you can use cumin and even cayenne pepper. These are the two I have used. I hope this helps. Please let me know how it turns out and thank you for trying this recipe. Happy 2020!
I see something green. Is there celery or green onion in there?
Hi Renee, Yes I did garnish the dish with some green onions. This is optional, I just love the flavor 🙂