Description
Easy and flavorful grilled BBQ chicken legs with a crispy skin and juicy meat, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 chicken legs (bone in, skin on, about 2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus oil to grease the grates)
- 3/4 cup Barbecue Sauce (use your favorite sauce)
Instructions
- Make the spice mix. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Prep the chicken. Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels. Brush or rub them with olive oil, then coat all over with the spice mix.
- Heat and prep the grill. Preheat your grill and oil the grates (use tongs and an oiled paper towel for easy, even greasing).
- For a Gas Grill: Preheat to medium-high with the lid closed. Set up for two-zone cooking.
- For a Charcoal Grill: Light charcoal and let it ash over. Bank coals to one side to create direct and indirect zones.
- Grill on indirect heat until the chicken is nearly done, then move briefly over direct heat to crisp the skin if desired.
- Glaze with BBQ sauce. Brush chicken with BBQ sauce and grill a few minutes per side until the sauce sets.
- Check doneness. Chicken legs should reach 165°F (74°C) internal temperature. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding cayenne for spice or use a low-sugar BBQ sauce for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American