Grilled Chicken Legs
Grilled chicken legs are the perfect quick and easy summer meal. The sweet and smokey BBQ seasoning rub is zesty and pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad, refreshing cool drink, or light summer dessert. This is a dish the whole family will love that you'll want to make over and over again.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs skin-in
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoke paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- First, clean the grill and oil it to make it nonstick.
- Pre-heat grill to medium-high heat. The temperature should be around 400 – 425°F.
- While the grill preheats, pat dry the chicken legs (chicken drumsticks) with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, add chicken legs, olive oil and all the rest of the ingredients mentioned on the ingredient list above. Toss until coated. Cover and set aside.
- Once grill is preheated, arrange the chicken drumsticks/legs directly on the grill, spacing out. Close the lid and grill for about 25 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 170-175°F.
- Remove from the grill, place them on a serving tray, cover lightly with foil, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
If you are uncertain about whether the chicken is cooked through, employ an instant-read meat thermometer and insert it into the thickest part of the chicken drumsticks. The temperature should register at least 165ºF..
To store: Put leftover chicken drumsticks into an airtight glass container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
To reheat: Rewarm leftover chicken legs in the microwave, oven or air fryer.
To freeze: Freeze cooked chicken legs in a freezer-safe bag once the grilled chicken have reached room temperature. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 | Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 255mg