Paleo Crispy Chicken Quarters

This paleo, Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters recipe is simply incredible! This is one of the top classic dishes we make in our family. It is the easiest recipe to put together and the flavor and crisp tender skin is phenomenal!

Because this recipe is one of those that are just so simple, I feel kind of silly sharing. This isn’t a complex dish with fancy flavors or ingredients. But I think the simplicity of these paleo, Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters is what makes this so special.

All you need is chicken, olive oil. salt and pepper. That’s it! You probably have these ingredients on hand right now. I have used other seasonings to switch this dish up (so you can play with that too) but I always seem to come back to the simple salt and pepper. Its simply amazing! This is a great sheet-pan dinner to whip up on any given busy night!

The simple combination of patting the chicken dry, the olive oil and the perfect oven temp gives the skin on the chicken a rich crispy, texture. It is SO good. I can’t wait for you to try!

Because of the simple ingredients, this is Paleo, Keto, Whole30, and AIP compliant! This recipe is super easy to double, triple or even cut in half. Which makes this a perfect dish to serve for your loved ones!

Simple meals with as few ingredients as possible is the best way to stick to a budget on paleo. As tasty as the complex meals are, dishes like this usually uses the ingredients you have on hand. In turn, this allows your money go further. Also, it probably doesn’t need to be said, but get your chicken on sale! I was able to snag this four pack of chicken leg quarters for just over $4! So keep your eyes out on these sales.

Enjoy! As always, I’d love to hear how you enjoyed this recipe so don’t forget to come back and let me know!

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Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarters

This Crispy Baked Chicken Leg Quarter recipe is delish as well as incredibly simple to make. This sheet-pan dinner is perfect for any busy weeknight.

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Keyword

AIP, Keto, Paleo, Whole30

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

55 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 4 chicken leg quarters You can use more or less--the cooking time will remain the same.
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp back pepper

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Keyword AIP, Keto, Paleo, Whole30 Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 55 minutes Servings people Ingredients 4 chicken leg quarters You can use more or less--the cooking time will remain the same. 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp back pepper

Instructions

1. Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Pan the chicken legs dry on both sides.
3. Place the chicken on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
4. Brush the olive oil on top of the chicken.
5. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper.
6. Place chicken in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes or until skin is crisp and internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
7. Allow chicken to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy!