Garlic Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters

  • 4

Ingredients

  • Yields 4 servings
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • dash freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (part dry white wine, if desired)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°.
Combine the garlic, oregano, salt, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. Add olive oil and mix well. Use a mortar and pestle to make a paste consistency, or mash with a fork.
Wash chicken leg quarters and pat dry. Snip off any excess skin. Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking dish and pat the garlic mixture over each quarter. Pour 1/2 cup of chicken broth (part dry white wine, if desired) into the baking dish. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until juices run clear.

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