Zesty Marinated Grilled Chicken Legs - BBQ Chicken Recipe

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is a common substitute.

In a bowl, combine zesty Italian salad dressing, kosher salt, black pepper, granulated onion, granulated garlic, oregano, cumin, and chili powder.

Mix the marinade thoroughly to coat everything.

Marinate the chicken legs in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.

Preheat the rect tech rt680 pellet grill to 350°F.

Add the marinated chicken legs to the grill and cook for 20 to 25 minutes.

Flip the chicken legs and close the lid.

Cook for an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F.

Cooking Techniques

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