Description

BBQ Chicken Legs are juicy, flavorful drumsticks coated in smoky barbecue sauce and grilled or baked to perfection. This classic crowd-pleaser features tender, caramelized meat with a tangy glaze, ideal for summer cookouts, family dinners, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

8 chicken legs (drumsticks)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder for heat

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Instructions

Preheat grill to medium heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pat chicken legs dry and coat lightly with olive oil.
Season chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and optional cayenne or chili powder.
For grilling: Grill chicken legs for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and charred, brushing with barbecue sauce during the last 5-10 minutes.
For baking: Place chicken legs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, basting with barbecue sauce halfway through cooking.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving with extra barbecue sauce

Notes

Try different barbecue sauces like spicy, smoky, or honey mustard for variety.Marinate chicken legs overnight in BBQ sauce for deeper flavor.Add a dry rub with brown sugar for a sweet crust.Serve with classic sides such as coleslaw, baked beans, or corn on the cob.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat in oven or microwave.