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Sweet Barbecue Chicken Legs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Barbecue Sauce
  • 2 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke hickory flavor
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 tbsp white sugar
For the Chicken and Spice Rub
  • 4-5 lbs chicken legs
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp course sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • Juice from 1/2 a lemon About 1 1/2 tbsps

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Make the barbecue sauce by combining all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Reserve 3/4 cup for the chicken.
  2. Combine the spice rub ingredients (except lemon). Pat chicken legs dry and apply the rub.
  3. Squeeze lemon juice over the seasoned chicken and mix well. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat grill to medium heat (400-425°F).
  2. Place chicken legs on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side with the lid closed.
  3. During the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, brush the reserved barbecue sauce onto the chicken legs.
  4. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 175°F and the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
  5. Remove from grill and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.