Protein Food
Chicken Leg Quarter
About This Entry
Chicken leg quarter combines thigh and drumstick — economical cut for roasting trays and BBQ. Dark meat richness suits Pinot Noir, Grenache, and medium whites with body.
Beginner Guide
Leg quarters are often sold skin-on. Roast at higher temp to crisp skin while thigh meat stays moist.
FAQ
- What is Chicken Leg Quarter?
- Leg quarters are often sold skin-on.
- How should Chicken Leg Quarter be cooked for best results?
- Cook to safe internal temperature for poultry; render duck and goose fat slowly. Rest before carving or serving.
At a Glance
Group
Poultry
Classification
Animal Protein Foods
Species
chicken
Scientific name
Gallus gallus domesticus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chicken Leg Quarter
- Classification
- Animal Protein Foods
- Group
- Poultry
- Scientific name
- Gallus gallus domesticus
- Species
- chicken
Taxonomy
- Cut type
- roast
- Anatomical cut
- leg
- Bone state
- bone in
- Processing state
- fresh
- Fat content
- moderate
- Primary cooking methods
- roast, grill, braise
- Recommended doneness
- well done