Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 chicken legs
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Calories
333 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs
Description
This recipe coats chicken legs in a spice rub made from brown sugar, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper, then grills them over medium-high heat. The sugar and spices create a flavorful crust that caramelizes during cooking. Brushing the chicken regularly with honey barbecue sauce adds sweetness and moisture, building layers of rich flavor and a sticky glaze.
Grilling on medium-high heat and turning 3 to 4 times ensures even cooking and caramelization. The chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F, guaranteeing safety and juiciness. After grilling, resting the chicken for five minutes helps retain juices.
The finished chicken legs have tender meat with a smoky, sweet, and slightly spicy profile, ideal for serving with additional barbecue sauce for dipping. This dish is suitable for outdoor grilling occasions and dinner meals.
Homemade or store-bought barbecue sauces can be used, and substituting with smoky chipotle barbeque sauce can add a spicier kick without altering the basic method.
Ingredients
- 10 chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ cup honey barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a gas grill to medium-high or start the coals on a charcoal grill.
- While the grill is heating, mix together the rub by combining the brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and olive oil in small bowl.
- Using your hands, coat each chicken leg generously with the rub. Place the seasoned chicken legs on the grill, with the meaty end closest to the heat source.
- Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side. Brush the chicken legs with barbecue sauce each time you turn them. Turn the legs 3 to 4 times, for a total cooking time of about 18-20 minutes. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with additional bbq sauce for dipping.
Notes
- You can use your preferred store-bought barbecue sauce if you don't want to make homemade sauce.
- Try swapping in a Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce to add some heat and smoky flavor to the chicken legs.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10chicken legs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 333 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1leg | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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