Description
Ready to make the perfect fall-off-the-bone BBQ chicken legs recipe with crispy skin? This simple recipe will wow your friends and family every time and it takes less than an hour!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce (your favorite)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400°F.
- Open your package of chicken drumsticks. Pat and dry every piece of chicken with a paper towel.
- While the grill is warming, prepare your homemade BBQ rub in a mixing bowl by mixing salt, pepper, and dry spices together.
- Place your chicken on a sheet tray or baking pan and apply a light coating of olive oil to your chicken legs. Then use the seasoning to coat the chicken all over with your homemade BBQ Rub.
- Over indirect heat, cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, turning it every 5 to 6 minutes.
- Then move the legs onto direct heat to sear. Turn chicken every 1 to 2 minutes to ensure even grilling and crispy skin. When the chicken reaches 175 degrees, remove it from the grill.
- Allow the grilled chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
- Use your silicone brush to add your preferred BBQ Sauce to the chicken right before serving.
- Serve your delicious BBQ chicken legs with an assortment of yummy sides. Some side ideas that pair well with this recipe are BBQ beans, coleslaw, and potato salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes