How Do You Bake Quarter Chicken Legs In A Conventional Oven?
Since they contain both the leg and thigh, quarter chicken legs should ideally cook long enough for the meat to cook through without drying out. Baking chicken in a conventional oven simply means using a classic recipe for baked chicken. Newer convection and infrared ovens cook much faster than conventional ovens, shortening the cooking time. If using a recipe for one of these “speed cooking” ovens, increase the cooking time required to at least 30 to 45 minutes for a conventional oven. Transfer frozen chicken leg quarters from the freezer to the refrigerator the night before cooking to thaw. Do not place on the counter to thaw. Skip this step if not using a marinade. Place the thawed chicken into the 2 quart bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken to completely cover the leg quarters. Cover the bowl and allow to marinade for 1 to 2 hours before cooking. This process increases the flavor of the chicken and adds moisture to the meat, preventing it from drying out. Set the oven at 350 d
