How Long To Bake Chicken Leg?

Unlike chicken breasts, chicken leg quarters will take longer to be fully baked in the oven. This is because they are usually baked with the bone which is why they require longer cooking time.

So how long does it to bake chicken leg quarters? It all depends on what temperature you're using. If you bake them at high heat, they will surely cook faster but take care not to overcook them or they will lose their moisture and become dry. Below is a quick guide on how long you should bake chicken legs which are covered with aluminum foil paper:

• Thawed chicken legs, 1 hour at 350°F (177°C)
• Thawed chicken legs, 45 minutes at 410°F (210°C)
• Thawed chicken legs, 35 minutes at 425°F (218°C)
• Frozen chicken legs, 2 hours at 350°F (177°C)

If you're still unsure of how long you should bake the chicken quarters in oven until they are fully cooked, the best way to check is to cut into them and make sure they are not pink inside. Alternatively, you can get one of those meat thermometers to check the cooking temperature inside the meat. Another way to check your chicken legs is when the meat starts to come off the bone and the juices coming out are clear and not pink inside.