Put raw chicken quarters in the glass dish and 4 everyday items to get a meal so incredible your whole family

This 5-ingredient depression era oven chicken using raw chicken quarters is the kind of meal our grandparents would have stretched through a week, but it still feels special enough for Sunday dinner. It leans on just four everyday pantry items—nothing fancy, nothing expensive—to turn plain chicken into something so tender and flavorful your family will be asking for seconds. Everything happens right in a simple glass baking dish, so cleanup is easy and the whole house fills with that cozy, oven-roasted smell that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking when dinner is ready.

Serve these juicy baked chicken quarters with simple sides that soak up the flavorful juices from the pan. Mashed or roasted potatoes, buttered egg noodles, or plain white rice all work wonderfully. Add a basic green vegetable like steamed green beans, peas, or a tossed salad to round out the plate. If you have a little extra bread or dinner rolls, set them out for dipping into the savory drippings at the bottom of the glass dish—kids especially love that part.

5-Ingredient Depression Era Oven Chicken

Servings: 4

Ingredients
4 raw chicken leg quarters (about 2 1/2–3 pounds total)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions