Description
These Grilled Chicken Legs are seasoned with a flavorful spice rub and cooked to juicy perfection on the grill. A simple and delicious dish that’s perfect for a summer BBQ or any time you’re craving tasty grilled chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Legs:
- 2 pounds chicken legs (about 8 chicken legs, skin on)
Seasoning:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix Rub: In a small bowl, combine all the rub ingredients, set aside.
- Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Place chicken in a plastic resealable bag or bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
- Season Chicken: Add spice mixture to bag or bowl and toss to coat chicken legs.
- Grill Chicken: Place chicken legs on preheated grill over direct heat. Grill for 30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. For fall-off-the-bone chicken, aim for 180-190 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring no bloody spots around the bone.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken legs in the spice rub for a few hours or overnight before grilling.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, chicken legs, BBQ, summer grilling, easy recipe
