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chicken legs on the grill also known as chicken quarters
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Grilled Chicken Legs

Its easy to cook your chicken legs on the grill!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 446kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 3-3.5 pounds chicken legs
  • ¼ cup barbeque sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat grill for direct and indirect heat by lighting half of the burners. Place chicken legs directly over the heated burners and sear for approximately 2 minutes on each side. Move chicken to the indirect area of the grill, then close cover and allow chicken to cook.
  • After about 20 minutes, check the internal temperature of the meat using a meat thermometer. Continue to cook and monitor until the internal temperature reads 155F.
  • Open the grill cover and move the chicken back over the burner with direct heat. Add barbeque sauce if desired. Cook the chicken over direct heat, turning every few minutes, until the exterior is crispy and the internal temperature is 165-180F.
  • Remove chicken from grill and cover with foil. Let the meat rest, covered, for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.