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Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs

Juicy Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs for Epic BBQ Meals

Delight your taste buds with juicy Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs, perfect for weeknight dinners or barbecues.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 legs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: BBQ
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 legs Chicken Legs Butterflied for quicker cooking and richer flavor
  • 4 legs Chicken Thighs Optional for a richer alternative
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Choose your favorite flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dry Rub Optional, use sparingly
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances natural flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Enhances natural flavors
For Preparation
  • 2 sheets Paper Towels For drying the chicken

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your pellet grill to 350°F.
  2. Pat the chicken legs dry using paper towels.
  3. Butterfly the chicken legs by cutting along both sides of the bone.
  4. Sprinkle dry rub, salt, and pepper over the butterflied chicken legs.
  5. Place the seasoned chicken legs on the grill, skin-side up, and cook for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Baste one side with BBQ sauce and grill for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Flip the chicken legs, baste the other side with BBQ sauce, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from the grill, let rest for a few minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1legCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of 165°F.

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