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Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs

Delicious Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs in Minutes

This Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs recipe offers juicy, smoky flavor in just 30-40 minutes, perfect for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Legs Opt for skin-on for extra crispiness.
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite brand or homemade.
Optional Enhancer
  • to taste BBQ Dry Rub Adjust spice level to preference.

Equipment

  • Pellet Grill
  • Sharp Knife
  • cutting board
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your pellet grill to 350°F.
  2. Butterfly the chicken legs by laying them skin-side down and cutting along the bone.
  3. Pat the legs dry with a paper towel and apply BBQ dry rub generously.
  4. Place butterflied legs on the preheated grill, skin-side up, and grill for 30-40 minutes.
  5. In the last 10 minutes, baste with BBQ sauce, then grill for 5 minutes to caramelize.
  6. Flip each leg, baste the other side with BBQ sauce, and grill for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1two legsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat chicken legs dry before grilling and use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.

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