Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
Juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor, these marinated chicken leg quarters are the ultimate choice for your next barbecue or family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Barbecue
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken leg quarters (about 2.5 lbs)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary), chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and chopped herbs to create the marinade.
- Add chicken leg quarters to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Grill chicken skin-side down for about 10-12 minutes until crispy and golden-brown.
- Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg quarter (180g)
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg