Best Damn Oven Baked Chicken Quarters

Name: Roast Pork Butt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 h
Total time: 13 h 40 min
Yield: 12-16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: One 6 1/2 to 8 pound bone-in, skinless pork butt (or pork shoulder, or two 3 1/2 to 4 pound pork butts); 1 tbsp kosher salt; 1 tbsp light brown sugar; 1 tbsp paprika; 1/2 to 1 tbsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper; Sweet Sneaky Heat BBQ Sauce, for serving

Mouthwatering, juicy oven baked chicken quarters are made with a simple seasoning mix and oven roasted to perfection in about 45 minutes.

Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters
1.5 tbs Italian seasoning
1.5 tsp kosher salt (adjust to taste)
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground mustard
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp ground black pepper
1 tbs olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°(F) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil.
In a small bowl, mix all dry ingredients to create seasoning rub.
Trim chicken leg quarters of any excess skin and fat, then pat dry with paper towels.
Lightly brush both sides of chicken quarters with oil and liberally apply seasoning rub.
With skin side up, press seasoning rub into chicken skin and apply a brushing of sweet sneak heat BBQ sauce so nothing is too dry.
Bake in oven 35 to 45 minutes or until internal temperature reads 185°F on an instant read thermometer (see notes below)*
Brush on sweet sneaky heat BBQ sauce and use for dipping meat!
When chicken is done, remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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