Dad’s Famous Barbequed Chicken Legs

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Recipe intro

Introducing Dad's famous barbequed chicken legs recipe! This mouthwatering dish is a family favorite, passed down through generations. With its perfectly grilled and juicy chicken legs, smothered in a tangy and flavorful barbeque sauce, it's sure to be a hit at any gathering. The secret behind this recipe lies in the combination of carefully selected spices and a slow cooking process that allows the flavors to meld together. Get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible BBQ delight!

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Dad's famous barbequed chicken legs recipe details

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The method for these tender, flavorful chicken legs? Low and slow, my friend, low and slow.
Ready in: 2 hours 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 6

• For Grilling Sauce:
• 11 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 12 whole chicken legs
• For Finishing Sauce:
• 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter
• 6 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 scant cup ketchup

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 2 hours

1. Heat grill to medium-low.
2. Combine first four ingredients in a saucepan and heat. Then pout them into a spray bottle.
3. Place chicken legs on the grill. Grill for between 1 1/2 hours and 2 hours until they’re tender and cooked all the way through. Every 10 minutes, spray all over with the vinegar sauce.
4. Combine and whisk Finishing Sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl.
5. In the last 15 minutes of grilling time, brush chicken on all sides with the Finishing Sauce.