Spicy baked chicken quarters

Name: Spicy baked chicken quarters
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4-6 chicken leg quarters, skinless; As required, water; To taste, salt; 1 cup vinegar; 2 onions, quarters; 6 green chillies; 8 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp. cilantro; 1 tbsp. chilli flakes; 1 tsp. chilli powder; 1 tsp. pepper powder; 1 tbsp. coriander powder; 1 tsp. turmeric; 1/2 tsp. carom seeds; 1 lemon juice; 1 tsp. chilli sauce; 1 tbsp. soy sauce; 2 tbsp. oil

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

If you’re craving chicken that’s equal parts comfort food and weeknight hero, these spicy baked leg quarters hit the mark. Juicy dark meat stays tender under a blanket of spices, while a high-heat roast gives you beautiful—without roast without babysitting a frying pan.
Flavoruful Dark Meat – The thigh + drum combo has more marbling, which means richer taste. – Dark meat stays juicy even if you bake a few minutes longer. This recipe is also budget-friendly.
Leftovers reheat well—wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes. They’re also great shredded into wraps, salads, or tacos.
Spicy baked chicken quarters are perfect for busy nights or casual entertaining.
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Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

1 hour

6 servings

4-6chicken leg quarters, skinless
As required, water
To taste, salt
1 cupvinegar
2onions, quarters
6green chillies
8 clovesgarlic
2 tbsp.cilantro
1 tbsp.chilli flakes
1 tsp.chilli powder
1 tsp.pepper powder
1 tbsp.coriander powder
1 tsp.turmeric
1/2 tsp.carom seeds
1lemon juice
1 tsp.chilli sauce
1 tbsp.soy sauce
2 tbsp.oil

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Steps

1 hour

1

Make slit marks on chicken.
2

Pour water in a large bowl with 6 tablespoons of salt and vinegar. Mix well to dissolve the salt.
3

Add the chicken and allow to brine for 20-30 minutes.
4

In a blender jar add the remaining ingredients and salt and blend to a smooth paste. Set aside the marinade.
5

Preheat oven to 400F/204C and line a baking tray with foil.
6

Drain the chicken and wash thoroughly. Pat dry with kitchen towel.
7

Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour over the marinade. Coat the marinade onto the chicken.
8

Place on prepared tray and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping half way through. Bake till chicken is done (internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer reaches 165°F.)
9

Rest the chicken for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
10

Serve with desired sides (cumin rice and Asian cucumber salad).