Grilled bbq chicken legs
Recipe for grilled bbq chicken legsGrilled chicken drumsticks are a hit with both kids and adults. They make the perfect summer meal and can be enjoyed with potato salad, pasta salad, grilled corn on the cob, or other green side dishes. You can even make grilled chicken drumsticks and pack them for the kids' lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken legs
- 1 dl barbecue seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Barbecue sauce
- 1 dl ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 ½ tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit), setting it up for both direct and indirect heat.
- In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients for the barbecue sauce. Heat them up until the sugar is dissolved. Taste and set aside.1 dl ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 ½ tbsp brown sugar, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl. Pour the olive oil over them and toss to coat evenly.8 chicken legs, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sprinkle the chicken drumsticks with the barbecue seasoning and toss again to distribute the seasoning.1 dl barbecue seasoning
- This step can also be done the day before to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat more.
- Now, place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the preheated grill over direct heat and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until they are browned.
- Once the chicken drumsticks are browned on all sides, brush them with the barbecue sauce and move them to indirect heat. Close the lid and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes. Chicken legs should reach an internal temperature of 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit) at the thickest part near the bone. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. Cooking time will also depend on the size of the drumsticks, so it's a good idea to check the temperature.
- Once the desired temperature is reached and the barbecue sauce has caramelized slightly, the chicken drumsticks are ready. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1personCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 29gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 638mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 982IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 282mgIron: 10mg
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