Barbecue Chicken Legs
Transform ordinary chicken into a flavorful masterpiece with this irresistible Barbecue Chicken Legs recipe! Perfectly seasoned with a smoky, slightly sweet spice rub featuring paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, these juicy chicken legs are then slathered in tangy barbecue sauce for maximum flavor. Whether baked to tender perfection in the oven or grilled for that classic charred goodness, this recipe is both easy to follow and endlessly delicious. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short cook time, it's ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these saucy, savory chicken legs hot with your favorite sides, and elevate your dinner table with a true crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken legs
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or prepare your grill for medium-high heat if grilling.
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and brown sugar to create the spice rub.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels, then rub olive oil over each piece to coat them lightly.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken legs, ensuring they are well covered.
If baking: Place the chicken legs on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
If grilling: Place the chicken legs on the preheated grill, skin-side down, and close the lid. Grill for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
After initial cooking, brush the barbecue sauce over each chicken leg generously.
If baking: Return to the oven for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C), brushing with more barbecue sauce halfway through.
If grilling: Continue grilling for another 10-15 minutes, frequently basting with barbecue sauce and turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken legs from the oven or grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve hot with your favorite sides. Enjoy your delicious barbecue chicken legs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1642 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.4 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 454 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 4436 mg | 193% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.7 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.1 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1664 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
