Serrano Pepper BBQ Chicken Legs

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This Serrano pepper BBQ chicken legs recipe is a fiery twist on classic barbecue chicken. The combination of juicy chicken legs and the heat of serrano peppers creates a tantalizing flavor profile that will leave your taste buds begging for more. With just a few simple ingredients, you can easily whip up this delicious and spicy dish on your grill or in the oven. Serve it with your favorite sides for the perfect summer meal.

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serrano pepper bbq chicken legs recipe details

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BBQ sauce packed with flavors coats chicken leg quarters in this easy recipe for the grill.
Ready in: 1 hour 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 2 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup liquid smoke
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 chicken leg quarters
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation method

Prep: 45 mins | Cook: 1 hour

1. Stir ketchup together with sugar, honey, liquid smoke, molasses, serrano pepper, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne in a saucepan. Set over high heat.
2. When mixture comes to a boil, turn heat down to low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Measure out 1/2 cup sauce and place in a bowl. Refrigerate remaining sauce.
3. Rub chicken legs with salt and pepper.
4. Preheat grill to medium heat, for indirect grilling, with a drip pan. Lightly oil grate.
5. Set chicken on the grill and close lid. Cook for 20 minutes, then flip and brush with some of the 1/2 cup sauce in a bowl. Cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, using the sauce to keep the chicken moist and flavor the skin.
6. Remove chicken from grill and serve with chilled barbecue sauce.