I want to bake 2 "chicken leg quarters with back portion"
what is the baking time and temp?
What is the baking time and temp for 4 of them?
I would bake them at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes – baking 2 or 4 doesn't matter assuming the pan is big enough for them to be spread out.
June 10th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I would bake them at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes – baking 2 or 4 doesn't matter assuming the pan is big enough for them to be spread out.
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June 10th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
A good rule of thumb for cooking chicken whether it's baking, grilling, or pan frying is to cook it until the juices run clear. Temp should probably be somewhere around 350-400.
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June 10th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Baking time depends on how you will be preparing the quarters. Will you glaze them or marinate them with anything? The reason I ask is if you do, most likely you will end up with sugars on the surface of the skin causing them to caramelize at a faster rate. As long as you blot your chicken dry before they go in the oven you should not have to worry about your skin cooking to fast whilst the insides are still raw. A good rule of thumb for chicken, there of course are exceptions, is to cook it slow, then blast it to crisp the skin. If you don't want to stand in front of the oven worrying then I would suggest you baking the chicken at 300'F for 8-12 minutes then putting the oven to 450'F for 3-6 minutes. I cannot give you an exact time on baking because I do not know whether you have a conventional oven or convection(there is fan inside circulating the air). Convection ovens cook faster than conventional. Anyways, make sure your chicken is up to 165'F when you temp it. If you try my slow method and blasting, then when your chicken reaches 158'F on thermometer, then it's time to blast it. Blast it till the skin is crisped brown, once it is then the chicken will be done, guaranteed. That is due to the carryover cooking once the chicken is pulled out. Let it rest for at least 2 minutes before cutting into it or all the juices will spill out. Enjoy
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