Description
BBQ Chicken Legs on the Grill are a crowd-pleaser that brings sweet and savory flavors to your summer gatherings. This easy recipe features drumsticks marinated in a delicious glaze made from BBQ sauce and grape jelly, creating a sticky coating that enhances the natural richness of the chicken. Perfect for family dinners or casual cookouts, these grilled chicken legs are not only simple to prepare but also leave everyone asking for seconds. With just a few key ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can impress your guests with this flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken legs
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup grape jelly
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, grape jelly, minced garlic, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken legs in a gallon resealable bag and pour half of the marinade over them. Seal the bag, removing excess air, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Preheat your grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the marinated chicken legs on the grill and baste with reserved marinade every 10 minutes while grilling for about 30 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 185-190 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg