GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS AND THIGHS
I love the fact that you can buy chicken legs and thighs for next to nothing. I always have a lot of them in the chest freezer, three to a freezer bag. This is the best way I know how to cook them on the grill. Everyone loves the crispy skin and the process requires no watching at all.
Provided by Dave Mathews
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Make sure chicken legs and thighs are thawed all the way through. Start the grill and let it get to 500 degrees. Charcoal users just let it get as hot as it will get. You can't do this on a grill without a cover. It can be done in the oven but the results are just not the same. For an extra touch soak wood chips in water and put them in a smoking box and place over one of the burners that you leave on. That will give enough smoke flavor to the chicken to make it really good.
- 2. Sprinkle blackening seasoning and jerk chicken spice evenly on the skin side of the legs and thighs only. Spray with non stick spray so all skin parts are covered. You can do this with oil too just not extra virgin olive oil.
- 3. Turn off one burner of the grill. This should reduce the temperature in the grill to around 360. If it doesn't adjust the remaining burners to get to 350 or 360. If you are using charcoal move the charcoal to one side of the grill. Place the chicken legs and thighs, skin side up, on the grill over the part where the fire is turned off. Close the lid and cook for 45 minutes. Don't turn over. The skin will roast nicely and get a beautiful golden crispy. You will have to watch them if you are using charcoal.
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Shafiq Ur Rehman
[email protected]I love that this recipe is healthy and delicious. The chicken is grilled, so it's low in fat, and the marinade is made with fresh herbs and spices.
Sean Rew
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.
kinza latif
[email protected]I've tried many grilled chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked evenly and the marinade is perfect.
Eva Cipriano
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe.
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[email protected]My family loved this recipe. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was delicious.
Edwin Begaye
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful.
Damaris Nyambura
[email protected]This is the best grilled chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the marinade was amazing.
raismohsin Raismohsin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Taj Whitt
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the marinade was perfect.
Lovisa Shikongo
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful.
Dharmendra Kumar
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use different marinades and seasonings to create different flavors of chicken.
Nabeen Bhatta
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The chicken is always cooked evenly and the marinade makes it so flavorful.
Khan Saab
[email protected]This is my new favorite way to cook chicken. It's so easy and the results are always delicious.
PO KO
[email protected]The chicken was juicy and tender, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Murad Ayoubi
[email protected]These chicken legs and thighs turned out amazing! The marinade was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.