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Crispy Roasted Chicken Leg Quarter with French Fries & Dipping Sauce

This healthy version of Crispy Roasted Chicken Leg Quarter served with homemade French fries and a flavorful dipping sauce is perfect for meal prep and family dinners, offering savory flavors and high protein to satisfy your taste buds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken leg quarters Juicy and flavorful base for the meal.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Enhances flavor and crisps the skin.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Adds smoky flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Aromatic essence for the chicken.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Herbaceous flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Fries
  • 4 large Russet potatoes Cut into thin strips for fries.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used to coat the fries.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika For flavoring the fries.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt For seasoning the fries.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper For seasoning the fries.
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Ketchup Base for the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Adds sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika Extra flavor for the sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture generously over the chicken leg quarters. Let the chicken rest for about 20 minutes.
  2. Cut the russet potatoes into thin strips. In another mixing bowl, toss the fries with olive oil, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spread the seasoned fries on a baking tray, placing the chicken leg quarters on the same tray if space allows.
  2. Roast them in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is crispy and cooked through, and the fries are browned.
Making the Dipping Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, honey, and smoked paprika to prepare the dipping sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve the roasted chicken with the homemade fries and the dipping sauce.

Notes

Tips for meal prep: Cook extra chicken and fries and store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the fries in the oven for best results. For a healthier fry option, consider using sweet potatoes.