Ingredients
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30
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1 1/2
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3
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1/2
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1/4
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1/2
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1/3
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2
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5 - 6
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3 - 4
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Directions
Grilled BBQ Chicken Legs, I’ve adapted this recipe from many other recipes, taking things that i’ve liked and things I didn’t like as much out. I love this simple recipe as it brings simple BBQing to another level. It all starts off with the brine/marinade. I find that a few hours of brining is usually enough, but for this recipe longer really is better. I usually at least brine my legs for at least 12 hours Meaning, I usually end up start the brining process at night and let it brine until lunch or dinner the next day., Great recipe! Chicken + Brine-prep + Grilling = AMAZING!!! In general, I have used your marinade recipe in many other types grilled chicken; from Chicken thighs to a whole Chicken!, The only thing I like to add in this mix regularly is a little hot pepper spice in powder form; nothing too hot and never too much – like a pinch or two maybe a 1/2 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper or Ancho Chile Powder. On a few occassions, I’ve also added one 7-ounce can of “Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce” – mashed through a fine mesh strainer so that mainly the Adobo Sauce and smokey Chipotle flavor is all that is added to the Marinade and/or the BBQ Sauce no seeds or flesh from the peppers.
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Steps
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1
Done
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Mix All Brine/Marinade Ingredients in a Large Bowl and Then Separate Into Zip Lock Bags and Add Chicken. |
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2
Done
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Chill and Marinade For at Least 4 Hours or More I Usually Brine Mine For 12 Hours. |
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3
Done
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Grill Chicken on a Well Oiled Grill Until Browned on All Sides, Turning Only Once, About 15 to 20 Mins Each Side. a Good Indicator That Legs Are Being Cooked Well in the Inside Is by Observing Blood Seeping Out from the Top of the Legs. |
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4
Done
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Since All Grills Run at Different Temperatures, If Possible Make Sure That Grill Is Covered First and Allowed to Raise to 400 Degrees Before Uncovering the Grill, Oiling the Racks, and Placing the Legs Onto the Grill. This Will Help Your Grilling Off to a Great Start. |
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5
Done
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Depending on Your Environment, Grill Your Chicken Without the Cover as the Sudden Increase in Heat Can Turn Your Legs to Charcoal. |
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6
Done
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Towards the End of Your Grilling5-10 Mins Liberally Spread a Bbq of Your Choice I Like "sweet Baby Ray's" on to One Side of the Chicken. Then If Possible Place Chicken Legs on a Top Rack For Indirect Heat With the Bbq Side of the Leg Down and the None Bbq'd Side Up. |
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7
Done
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Spread the Other Side With Bbq Now and Let the Bbq Really Caramelize Onto the Legs For 5-10mins on Indirect Heat.if You Dont Have a Top Rack, Just Reduce This Time to 3 to 5mins. |
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8
Done
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Now Take the Legs Off the Grill and Wah-Lah! You've Just Made Some Amazing Bbq'd Legs. Bon Appetite! |
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9
Done
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*all Grills Have Hot Spots So Be Mindful of These Spots and Switch Your Chicken Around the Grill as not to Completely Char Them. |
