Grilled Chicken Legs with Dry Rub
Chicken legs smothered with this homemade dry rub, and then grilled to perfection are fast, easy and cheap. Such a great leftover, I alwaus DOUBLE this recipe! Check out recipe notes for instructions on cooking without a grill. www.mostdeliciouslife.com
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken legs, thawed
- 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp black pepper, ground
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp paprika
Instructions
- Spread the chicken legs out on a baking sheet, and use paper towels to pat each one dry.
- In a small bowl blend together the spices.
- Use your hands to sprinkle, spread and rub the spice blend all over the chicken legs. Rub it in under the skin, then smooth the skin flat over the meat, then rub the spice blend on the outside of the skin. Keep going till the legs are completely coated.
- Heat up the grill, on high, with the lid closed.
- Before placing the legs on, we like to spray the grill with a little oil, be careful it is flammatory. This keeps the legs from sticking.
- Place the legs on the grill. Close the lid, and turn the burners down to a medium temp. Try to keep the temperature about 400°.
- Check on them, and turn about 5 minutes.
- Press on a thick meaty part, to check for firmness, and see if the juices run clear to check for doneness.
- Serve up on a platter.
Notes
If you do not have a grill, or it is wintertime, do not fret! Grease or lightly spray a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.