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Baked Chicken Leg Quarters with Braised Onions

I- Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 4 chicken leg quarters;
  • 1 large onion (Or two smaller onions), sliced;
  • 1 bay leaf;
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.

II- Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. layer onions in the bottom of a heat-proof skillet, casserole dish or baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add the bay leaf.
  3. Rinse leg quarters and pat dry.Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  4. Lay the chicken over the onions, arranging pieces so that they are in a single layer.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees until juices run clear or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. (About 1 1/2 hours in my case)
  6. Discard bay leaf.
  7. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes (Optional, Not counted in nutrition facts).

III- Nutrition Facts per serving (1 leg quarter):

  • 430 Calories;
  • Fat: 14g;
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g;
  • Cholesterol: 275mg;
  • Carb: 4g;
  • Fiber: 1g;
  • Sugars: 1g;
  • Protein: 69g.

Smart Points Value: 7