BBQ Chicken Leg
Fire up the grill and get ready to impress with these smoky, tender BBQ Chicken Legs—your next summer cookout staple! This recipe combines juicy chicken legs with a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, and a touch of brown sugar for a sweet and savory spice rub. Grilled to perfection and slathered in sticky BBQ sauce, each bite is a harmonious balance of charred caramelization and bold flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a foolproof cooking method, this dish is perfect for both seasoned grill masters and beginners. Serve these succulent chicken legs hot off the grill alongside your favorite summer sides, and don’t forget the extra BBQ sauce for dipping!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar to form a seasoning paste.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. This will help the seasoning adhere better.
Rub the seasoning paste generously over each chicken leg, ensuring even coverage.
Place the chicken legs on the preheated grill and cook for about 25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the meat is cooked through.
Brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over each chicken leg, ensuring they are well coated.
Continue grilling for 5-10 more minutes, turning once and brushing with more BBQ sauce, until the sauce is caramelized and the chicken is slightly charred.
Remove the chicken legs from the grill and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the BBQ chicken legs hot, with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.4 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 3761 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.4 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.9 g | ||
| Protein | 133.8 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1965 mg | 42% | |
*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.
