Easy And Delicious BBQ Chicken Legs
BBQ chicken legs are an inexpensive and delicious answer to serving up a big plate of BBQ at your next cookout. Amazingly easy and delish!
Servings: 4
Calories: 634kcal
Ingredients
- 8 Chicken legs
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 4 oz BBQ sauce Your favorite, or try ours!
Instructions
- Remove the chicken legs from their package and dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together the kosher salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- On a large tray, spread all the chicken legs out. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the chicken legs, coating evenly over the entire surface.
- Sprinkle half the rub over one side of the chicken legs. Turn them over and apply the remaining rub on the other sides.
- Allow the chicken legs to rest for at least an hour.
- Get the grill to medium-high heat, somewhere between 375 and 450.
- When the grill reaches temperature, place the chicken legs in on indirect heat. Add your favorite wood chips to the fire and allow to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the chicken legs from the grill and apply the barbecue sauce liberally over the chicken legs and place them back.
- Continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes until the internal temp reaches 170 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken legs and apply/drizzle additional bbq sauce over the chicken legs. Allow to set up for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 1090mg | Potassium: 599mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg