Description
This oven roasted BBQ chicken delivers juicy, tender meat with a sticky, flavorful glaze. It combines simple spices with rich barbecue sauce to create a satisfying and easy meal perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
4 chicken leg quarters (about 2 pounds)
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C)
2. Mix olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl
3. Coat the chicken leg quarters evenly with the seasoning mixture
4. Line a baking sheet with foil and place chicken skin-side up
5. Bake for 35 minutes
6. Remove from oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce
7. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes until fully cooked
8. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes for crispy skin if desired
9. Rest briefly before serving
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper flavor
Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F
Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet for even cooking
Try different BBQ sauce flavors for variation
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg quarter
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg