Hotter Dan Heck Bbq Chicken Legs
Turn up the heat with these irresistible "Hotter Dan Heck BBQ Chicken Legs," a fiery twist on a backyard classic that's perfect for spice lovers. Juicy drumsticks are seasoned with a smoky, savory spice rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of brown sugar for caramelized perfection. But the real kick comes from a lip-tingling glaze made with bold hot barbecue sauce and an electrifying splash of ghost pepper hot sauce, guaranteed to test your heat tolerance. Whether grilled to perfection or roasted in the oven, these chicken legs are finished with a sticky, spicy-sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully for a mouthwatering finish. Serve these crowd-pleasing, ultra-spicy drumsticks with extra sauce on the side—if you dare! Ideal for summer cookouts, game day, or anytime your taste buds are craving adventure, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with bold, unforgettable flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken legs (drumsticks)
- 1 cup Hot BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Ghost pepper hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat, around 375°F (190°C). Alternatively, you can preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) if you're baking the chicken legs.
In a small mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to make a spice rub.
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels and then rub them all over with olive oil. Sprinkle the spice rub evenly over the legs, ensuring full coverage.
If grilling, place the chicken legs on the preheated grill, turning every 5-7 minutes to ensure uniform cooking. Cook for about 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If baking, place the legs on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the hot BBQ glaze. In a saucepan, mix the hot BBQ sauce and ghost pepper hot sauce. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes. Adjust the heat level by adding more ghost pepper sauce if desired.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the hot BBQ glaze generously onto the chicken legs, ensuring every surface is coated. Allow the glaze to caramelize slightly over the heat.
Remove the chicken legs from the grill or oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side for those who can handle the heat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.3 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 5296 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.4 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.0 g | ||
| Protein | 183.2 g | 366% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2383 mg | 51% | |
*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.
