Baked Chicken Quarters
Baked Chicken Quarters provide 67g protein and 1043 calories per serving—among the highest single-serving protein hits in our database. Four servings cook together on the stovetop in quick prep time, delivering serious protein volume for one meal. Built for lifters in a caloric surplus who need maximum protein density per plate.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On(1588g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •Paprika, Ground(15g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(10g)
- •Cumin, Ground(8g)
- •Garlic powder(8g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Bread (optional for mopping up the pan juices)
Instructions
- 1Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 325°F. Pat the chicken very dry and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan (make sure your pan is large enough to cook the pieces without them overlapping; a little touching at the sides is OK).
- 2In a bowl or liquid measuring cup with a spout, whisk together the oil, salt, paprika, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper. Rub it all over the chicken, coating both sides. Arrange the chicken quarters skin-side up.
- 3Roast the chicken quarters until an internal read thermometer inserted at the thickest part registers 165°F, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours (don’t worry if you go over; dark meat is very forgiving and will still taste super tender; I've left this in until about 190°F with great results). Transfer to a carving board. Cover and let rest 10 minutes, then enjoy with the pan juices spooned over the top (or mop them up with bread, yum!).
Nutrition — Per Serving
1043
calories
67g
protein
82g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 20.2g
- Sodium
- 331 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.6g
4 servings per batch · ~423g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Baked Chicken Quarters have per serving?
Each serving delivers 67g of protein and 1043 calories with 82g fat and 7g carbs. This is the highest protein yield among chicken recipes but also the highest calorie count per serving.
How long does Baked Chicken Quarters take to prep?
This recipe is quick prep and produces 4 servings from a single stovetop batch. Despite the high calorie content per serving, preparation time remains minimal.
Is Baked Chicken Quarters good for muscle gain?
At 67g protein per serving, Baked Chicken Quarters is exceptional for muscle gain phases where maximizing daily protein intake is the primary goal. The 1043 calories and 82g fat provide the substantial surplus needed to support heavy strength training and recovery.
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