Better BBQ Chicken Legs Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Over the years you've probably had your share of barbecued chicken legsdrumsticks cooked on the grill, coated with sauceand some may have been better than others. Once you taste this recipe, though, it will be the only one you will use when making barbecue chicken on the grill. These drumsticks are brined first to create optimal moisture and tenderness, and then are slowly grilled and basted with a classic BBQ sauce at the end of cooking time. While this recipe contains ingredients for making a homemade sauce, feel free to use your favorite bottled sauce if you prefer.

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4hr 35minstotal
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Ingredients for Better BBQ Chicken Legs Recipe

  • 1/2 pound Chicken Drumsticks
  • 0.13 cup Salt
  • 0.13 cup White sugar
  • 1/4 cup Hot water
  • 1/2 quart Cold water
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 0.06 cup White Vinegar
  • 0.06 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/4 tablespoon Chili powder
Nutrition
value
311
calories per serving
13 g Fat9 g Protein39 g Carbs19 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    13g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    39g
  • Fiber
    19g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    39g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    19g

Fats

  • Fat
    13g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    105mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    208mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    163mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    166mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    105mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    174mg
  • Selenium
    11mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats