06/18/2026
Ultimate Glazed Chicken Leg Quarters with Fries & Fresh Salad ππβ¨
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: About 780 per serving
This plate matches the photo with glossy roasted chicken leg quarters, golden fries, chopped green herbs, sliced tomatoes, red onion, and a small creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients π
For the glazed chicken:
π 4 chicken leg quarters, skin-on and bone-in
π« 2 tbsp olive oil
π§ 1 ΒΌ tsp salt
β« Β½ tsp black pepper
πΆοΈ 1 tsp paprika
π§ 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
π― 2 tbsp honey
π₯ 2 tbsp soy sauce
π 1 tbsp lemon juice
π§ 2 tbsp melted butter
πΏ 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the fries:
π 1 Β½ lb frozen fries or fresh-cut potatoes
π§ Salt, to taste
For the salad and sauce:
π
2 tomatoes, sliced
π§
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
π₯£ Β½ cup creamy garlic sauce, mayo dip, or honey mustard
πΏ Extra parsley, for garnish
Instructions π©βπ³
Preheat the oven. Heat the oven to 400Β°F / 200Β°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
Season the chicken. Pat the chicken leg quarters dry, then rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic. Place skin-side up on the tray with space between each piece.
Roast the chicken. Bake for 30 minutes, until the skin starts to brown and the chicken releases juices.
Make the glaze. Stir together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and melted butter. Brush generously over the chicken.
Finish roasting. Return the chicken to the oven for 10β15 minutes, brushing once more halfway through, until deeply glossy and the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165Β°F / 74Β°C without touching bone. Food Network uses 165Β°F as the doneness point for chicken legs and thighs, BBC Good Food bakes drumsticks at 200Β°C, and Serious Eats notes 165Β°F as a target for thighs and drumsticks.
Cook the fries. While the chicken finishes, bake or fry the fries according to package directions, usually 425Β°F / 220Β°C for 20β25 minutes, until golden and crisp. Salt while hot.
Garnish the chicken. Brush the hot chicken with any remaining pan glaze and sprinkle with chopped parsley for the green herb finish shown in the photo.
Assemble the plate. Pile fries onto a serving platter, add the glazed chicken leg quarters, tomato slices, red onion rings, and a small bowl of creamy sauce.
Helpful Notes & Variations β¨
For extra caramelization, broil the chicken for 1β2 minutes at the end, watching closely so the honey glaze does not burn.
Use barbecue sauce instead of the honey-soy glaze for a smoky version.
The chicken is done when the juices run clear and the thermometer reads 165Β°F / 74Β°C in the thickest part.
Add cucumber slices or lettuce if you want a fresher salad plate.
