Description
Grilled Chicken Legs are the ultimate summer dish, boasting a perfectly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat that will leave everyone at the table craving more. Ideal for family gatherings, backyard barbecues, or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is effortless yet delivers outstanding flavor with a delightful spice blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 chicken legs (thawed if frozen)
- ½ tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450℉) and clean the grates.
- In a bowl, mix all dry rub ingredients until combined.
- Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels and generously coat each leg with the spice rub.
- Grill chicken legs over direct heat for approximately 30 minutes, turning every 4-5 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg