Description
Grilled Summer Chicken Legs are the ultimate highlight of your summertime gatherings! Marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic, honey, and lemon juice, these succulent chicken legs deliver a delightful smoky sweetness that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for barbecues or casual dinners, this easy recipe ensures tender, mouthwatering chicken that leaves everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Place chicken legs in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Seal tightly and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375?F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill for about 10 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165?F.
- Brush with leftover marinade during grilling (avoid using marinade on cooked meat).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg