BBQ Chicken Leg
Get ready to fire up the grill with this mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Leg recipe! Perfectly juicy and packed with flavor, these chicken legs are seasoned with a smoky-sweet blend of paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar, then grilled to perfection. The final touch? A generous basting of your favorite BBQ sauce that caramelizes into a sticky, charred glaze that’s simply irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short rest on the grill, these tender chicken legs make an easy yet impressive main dish for cookouts, family dinners, or weekend gatherings. Serve them hot with extra BBQ sauce for dipping, and watch them disappear in no time! Perfectly suited for BBQ lovers, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser packed with bold flavors and simple ingredients.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar to form a seasoning paste.
Step 3
Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. This will help the seasoning adhere better.
Step 4
Rub the seasoning paste generously over each chicken leg, ensuring even coverage.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Brush a generous amount of BBQ sauce over each chicken leg, ensuring they are well coated.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Remove the chicken legs from the grill and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve the BBQ chicken legs hot, with extra BBQ sauce on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1198.5 grams (1198.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1870 |
| Total Fat 106.90g | 137% |
| Saturated Fat 26.40g | 132% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 680mg | 227% |
| Sodium 3761mg | 164% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87.40g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.60g | 31% |
| Total Sugars 75.90g | |
| Protein 133.80g | 268% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 240mg | 18% |
| Iron 11mg | 59% |
| Potassium 1965mg | 42% |
Source of Calories