Fresh Chicken Leg Quarters
Fresh local chicken | Thigh and drumstick | Bone-in | Order at least 24 hours in advance
- Fresh chicken ordered daily
- A 'quarter chicken' leg portion containing the thigh and drumstick
- Tender, succulent dark meat
- Available plain or in selected prepared marinade styles: lemon & herb, peri-peri or barbecue
- Ideal for roasting, braising, grilling and braaiing
- A substantial and economical individual portion
- Requires at least 24 hours’ advance notice
Chicken Leg Quarters are a practical choice for hearty family meals, braais, curries and tray-baked dinners.
Product Information
Our chicken on the bone is ordered fresh daily. Please place your order at least 24 hours in advance. Availability remains subject to confirmation.
Each leg quarter consists of the thigh and drumstick connected at the joint. It is larger than an individual drumstick and makes a generous serving. The cut contains tender dark meat that remains succulent during roasting, grilling and slow cooking.
Choose plain leg quarters to season or marinate at home, or select from the prepared styles currently available.
Cooking Tips
- Roasting: Season with salt, pepper, garlic and herbs, then roast until the skin is golden and the meat is cooked through.
- Braaiing or grilling: Cook over medium heat, turning regularly. Leg quarters are relatively thick, so allow enough time for the meat beside the bone to cook.
- Braising: Cook gently in stock, tomato, wine or another sauce until tender.
- Curries and casseroles: The bone-in dark meat remains succulent during longer cooking.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with roast potatoes, rice, couscous, salad or seasonal vegetables.
Chicken must be thoroughly cooked. Check the thickest part beside the bone and ensure the meat is piping hot with no raw or pink areas remaining.
Storage
Keep refrigerated and use by the date shown on the packaging.
As this chicken is supplied fresh, it is suitable for home freezing. Freeze as soon as possible after receiving and defrost thoroughly in the refrigerator before cooking.
Other Cuts
For the lower leg portion only, choose our Fresh Chicken Drumsticks. For the thigh portion only, see our Fresh Bone-In Chicken Thighs.