Grilled Chicken Legs
Make these Grilled Chicken Legs for your next summertime BBQ. Simple seasoning and easy to grill, these chicken legs will become your staple BBQ Recipe.
Servings: 4
Cost: $4.81, $1.20 per Servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken Drumsticks
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Ground Mustard
- ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350–400 degrees F).
- Pat dry 2 lb chicken drumsticks with a paper towel and place them in a large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the chicken drumsticks and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon ground mustard, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken drumsticks and toss until all the chicken is well coated.
- Place the drumsticks on direct heat and grill for 25-30 minutes flipping every 10-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 185 degrees F.
- Then remove the drumsticks from the grill and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes and then the chicken is ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
You can also make these in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place drumsticks on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes (flipping every 10-15 minutes) until the chicken reaches an internal temperature for 165 degrees F.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
