Grilled Chicken Legs
A flavor-packed dish that’s simple to make and perfect for summer barbecues or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 – 5 pounds chicken legs (patted dry)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your gas grill on high until it reaches 400°F.
- Whisk together the chicken rub ingredients: brown sugar, kosher salt, paprika, ground cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Generously rub the chicken legs with the spice mixture.
- Turn two burners to low, place chicken legs over the low burners, and cook with the lid closed.
- Grill chicken for about 20 minutes to get nice color.
- Prepare the BBQ sauce by boiling all sauce ingredients in a saucepan, then simmering for 15 minutes.
- Flip the chicken legs after 20 minutes and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill, brush with BBQ sauce, and serve immediately.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider marinating the chicken legs for several hours in the rub. Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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