Grilled Chicken Legs
Tender, juicy grilled chicken legs in a delicious seasoning that are grilled for a quick and easy dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 344kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken legs about 8 chicken legs, skin on
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Rub
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, combine all the rub ingredients, set aside.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Place chicken in a plastic resealable bag or bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat.
- Add spice mixture to bag or bowl and toss to coat chicken legs.
- Place chicken legs on preheated grill over direct heat. Grill for 30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature 165 degrees Fahrenheit. I actually prefer my chicken legs about 180-190 degrees Fahrenheit so they fall off the bone and there’s no bloody spots around the bone.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Fridge: Store cooled grilled chicken legs in an airtight container up to three days.
Freezer: Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet before storing in a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight prior to reheating.
Simply reheat grilled chicken legs in the microwave. To ensure they keep a crispy skin, you can bake or broil them for a few minutes after microwaving.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg