Roast Chicken Quarters with Spices

Ingredients List

• 2 (3 pound) whole chickens, quartered

Chicken Spice Seasoning Mix:

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon sea salt

• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder

• 1 ½ teaspoons paprika

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• ½ teaspoon dry mustard

• ½ teaspoon celery seed

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Maple-Mustard Glaze:

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

• 1 ½ teaspoons spicy brown mustard

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Remove any excess skin from the chicken pieces. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, sea salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, oregano, dry mustard, celery seed, and cayenne pepper. Rub the spice mixture generously over the chicken, including under the skin of the breast pieces. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour.

2. In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, yellow mustard, brown mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and black pepper.

3. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.

4. Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up on the prepared baking sheet, placing the breasts in the center and the leg quarters along the edges.

5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Baste with the maple glaze. Rotate the pan and roast for another 15 minutes, basting again. Continue roasting until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 10 more minutes. The juices should run clear, and the chicken should no longer be pink near the bone.

Tip from the Chef:

I like to brine the chicken for a few hours beforehand to keep it juicy. Just be sure to rinse and pat dry the chicken before applying the spice rub.

Editor's Advice:

The nutritional information for this recipe is based on the entire amount of spice rub and maple glaze. The actual quantity of these ingredients consumed may vary.

Nutrition Information (per serving)