Easy Roasted Chicken Legs Recipe {Best Roast Chicken Quarters #1}

1) 6 chicken leg quarters (about 1,5 kg/50 oz)
2) some salt and ground black pepper to taste
3) 1/2 tsp of Provence spice mix
4) 1/2 tsp of rosemary powder (optional)
5) 5-6 garlic cloves or to taste
6) 3 tbsp of olive oil

Step 1: do place the chicken legs on a tray
Step 2: rub the chicken legs with salt all over
Step 3: sprinkle over Provence spice mix
Step 4: sprinkle over rosemary powder (optional)
Step 5: grind over some black pepper to taste
Step 6: add chopped garlic to taste
Step 7: pour some water into the tray
Step 8: pour olive oil over the chicken leg quarters
Step 9: do place the tray in the oven at 230C/440F for 45-60 min

I think everyone has heard of roasted chicken, but some believe that this way of cooking chicken can only be done in special ovens. Well, this idea is wrong – chicken or parts of it like legs can be easily cooked in the oven at home. Read below for more information on this.
“Roast chicken is chicken prepared as food by roasting whether in a home kitchen, over a fire, or with a rotisserie (rotary spit). Generally, the chicken is roasted with its own fat and juices by circulating the meat during roasting, and therefore, is usually cooked exposed to fire or heat with some type of rotary grill so that the circulation of these fats and juices is as efficient as possible. Roast chicken is a dish that appears in a wide variety of cuisines worldwide.
Oven-roasted chicken is often served in the United States for special family meals including holidays such as Rosh Hashanah, Christmas, and sometimes Easter or Thanksgiving. Considered a “comfort food” by many, oven-roasted chicken had a resurgence of popularity in the mid to late 1990s as more restaurants and recipe publishers started to refocus on classic American fare.^[5]
The basic roasting process ^[6] involves removing the neck and giblets from the cavity, trussing the bird and folding the wings underneath, seasoning the skin and/or cavity, and then placing the bird in a pre-heated oven. The bird should be basted regularly and is considered done when a meat thermometer registers 170℉ for white meat or 185℉ for dark meat.^[7] It is commonly stuffed with oyster stuffing, chestnut stuffing or potato stuffing, or other varieties of stuffings.”
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Chicken is one of the most beloved and affordable ingredients in the world. Therefore, it is used in the preparation of various foods. In addition, chicken offers many benefits to our health. Read below some of them.
“Chicken is an excellent low-calorie and low-fat source of high-quality protein that provides important nutrients throughout our lives – from pregnancy through our later years. 
Chicken Contains Nutrients Linked with Mood
Chicken has tryptophan, an amino acid that is responsible for raising serotonin levels in your brain. Serotonin is the “feel-good” neurochemical linked with mood.
Chicken Provides Vitamins and Minerals Involved in Brain Function
Dark and white meat chicken contains vitamin B12 and choline, which together may promote brain development in children, help the nervous system function properly and aid cognitive performance in older adults.
Chicken is Easy to Eat
For those who struggle with chewing or swallowing foods, or with changes in taste, chicken is a versatile source of high-quality protein.
Chicken Builds Muscle
Chicken is a source of high-quality dietary protein. 30 grams of protein per meal could benefit muscle growth.
Chicken Strengthens Bones
Chicken is a source of dietary protein. Protein can benefit bone health.
Chicken Promotes Heart Health
Chicken provides under-consumed vitamins and minerals and can be the center of the plate for a heart-healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, such as the DASH diet.
Chicken Aids in Weight Loss
Lean chicken meat is an excellent source of protein that the body can use easily. Foods high in protein may be a tool for managing weight and normal blood sugar.”
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