Marinated Chicken Quarters

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Marinated Chicken Quarters
45 min.
4
514kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and incredibly easy to prepare? Look no further than these Marinated Chicken Quarters! Perfect for any occasion, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only delicious but also a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

The secret to this mouthwatering dish lies in the marinade, a delightful blend of melted butter, zesty lemon juice, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. The combination of garlic salt, ground cumin, and paprika creates a savory profile that perfectly complements the juicy chicken quarters. As the chicken marinates, it absorbs all those rich flavors, ensuring every bite is a taste sensation.

In just 45 minutes, you can have a stunning main course ready to serve, making it an ideal choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering. The grilling process adds a beautiful char and smoky flavor, while the reserved butter mixture keeps the chicken moist and tender. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and minimal carbs, you can indulge without the guilt.

So fire up the grill and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delectable Marinated Chicken Quarters recipe. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings everyone together around the table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • tablespoon cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoon garlic salt 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon oregano dried
  • tablespoon paprika 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 2.5 pound chicken whole quartered

Equipment

  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Combine first 7 ingredients; reserve 1/2 cup butter mixture.
  2. Sprinkle chicken evenly with salt and pepper.
  3. Place in shallow dishes or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags; pour remaining butter mixture evenly over chicken. Cover or seal, and chill, along with reserved butter mixture, 8 hours.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
  5. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350 to 40
  6. to 45 minutes or until done, basting often with reserved butter mixture and turning once.

Nutrition Facts

Calories514kcal
Protein20.23%
Fat76.25%
Carbs3.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.25
Glycemic Load
0.11
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.253912967184%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.49mg
Hesperetin
4.41mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:514.07kcal
25.7%
Fat:43.81g
67.4%
Saturated Fat:10.68g
66.77%
Carbohydrates:4.55g
1.52%
Net Carbohydrates:3.2g
1.16%
Sugar:1.01g
1.13%
Cholesterol:102.06mg
34.02%
Sodium:1237.63mg
53.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.15g
52.3%
Vitamin B3:9.55mg
47.75%
Vitamin A:2104.99IU
42.1%
Selenium:19.83µg
28.33%
Vitamin B6:0.55mg
27.32%
Phosphorus:219.28mg
21.93%
Vitamin C:14.15mg
17.15%
Vitamin E:2.09mg
13.95%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.62%
Iron:2.44mg
13.58%
Zinc:1.94mg
12.91%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.28%
Vitamin K:11.96µg
11.39%
Potassium:369.13mg
10.55%
Magnesium:38.69mg
9.67%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.55%
Vitamin B12:0.45µg
7.5%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.88%
Calcium:55.65mg
5.57%
Fiber:1.35g
5.41%
Copper:0.1mg
4.96%
Folate:18.52µg
4.63%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.81%