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Best Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs Recipe
Savor the ultimate summer flavor with our Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs recipe! Discover the secrets to juicy, tender chicken with a perfect blend of smoky char and mouthwatering BBQ sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 346 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar packed 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
- 2 pounds chicken legs
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and ground mustard.
- Place the chicken legs in a large bowl and toss with all of the spices. Cover and place inthe fridge for 2 hours to marinate, or use immediately.
- Stir together the bbq sauce and water until combined.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and oil the grates.
- Place the chicken legs onto the grill and allow them cook, turning every few minutes until an internal temperature reaches 130-140°F. Time will depend on the size of the legs, but this should take 15-20 minutes.
- Baste the legs on both sides with the sauce, and continue to cook until an internal temperature reaches at least 165°F about another 10 minutes or until your desired doneness (180-190°F results in fall-off-the-bone meat). I like to rotate the legs every minute or so and baste with the bbq sauce each time so the sauce will caramelize.
- Once they hit your desired temperature, remove from the grill, let rest for about 5 minutes and then serve.
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Notes
- Preheat Grill - Make sure to preheat your grill before cooking to ensure even cooking.
- Measure Correctly - Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken.
- The Chicken Rests - Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Kick It Up - Add a kick of heat with some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the spice rub.
- Get Saucy - Experiment with different flavors of BBQ sauce, such as honey mustard or smoky chipotle.
- Get Smoky - Try grilling the chicken over indirect heat for a slower, smokier cook.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Cooked chicken last in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- I like to reheat in a foil packet in the oven with a splash of water.
Nutrition Information
Calories
346kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
769mg
(32%)
Potassium
358mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
323IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 323IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.