Yield: 4 servings

Scott Nowell

5 spice powder makes the skin much darker and adds a great savory flavor to the chicken.

• 4large chicken leg quarters, trimmed
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1cup flour
• 2TBS 5 spice powder plus more to season

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Spray or coat a roasting pan with cooking oil.

Add flour to a bag (or bowl). Add 2 TBS 5 spice powder to bag, close bag and shake to mix.

Arrange the chicken leg quarters on a cutting board. Using a sharp paring knife, trim off any excess skin at the edges.

Season both sides generously with salt, fresh ground black pepper and 5 spice powder.

Place skin side up in roasting pan.

Bake for 30 minutes, remove and turn chicken over.

Bake for 20 minutes more or until crispy and temperature is at least 190°F.

Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.

Serve with:

Starch: Mashed Potatoes, Rice, Pasta.

Veg: Any