Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
24 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
39 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
468 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
Description
Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters are prepared by patting the legs dry and coating them with neutral oil and a seasoning blend of salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Heating the grill to 400ºF allows for a controlled, direct grilling method. The chicken is placed skin-side down and grilled 20 to 25 minutes total, flipping every five minutes while keeping the lid closed between flips for even heat.
Near the end, the chicken is brushed with BBQ sauce on both sides and grilled briefly to set the glaze. The resting period after grilling helps retain juices. The result is chicken quarters with tender, moist interior meat, a crispy seasoned skin, and a rich BBQ finish.
This recipe pairs well with simple sides like grilled vegetables or salads for an outdoor cookout or casual dinner. The straightforward seasoning complements the natural flavor of the chicken without overpowering the BBQ glaze.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken leg quarters
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken legs with a paper towel.
- Drizzle the oil over the chicken quarters and rub the oil all over the legs to completely coat. Season well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Heat the grill to 400ºF.
- Place the chicken legs onto the grill, smooth side down. Grill on direct heat for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the legs. Flipping every 5 minutes. Make sure the lid is on between flipping.
- Brush the chicken legs with bbq sauce and flip them, allowing them to grill for 2 minutes with the brushed side facing down before brushing the other side and flipping the legs and grilling for another 2 minutes.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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