Best Way To Grill Chicken Legs On Gas Grill

Keep that oil handy.

Best way to grill chicken legs on gas grill. There are several ways to cook the perfect chicken drumsticks on the grill. Place drumsticks in foil or plastic wrap and warm them at room temperature before grilling. Then prepare chicken dry rub by mixing together all of the spices in a medium bowl.

Seal up the bag and shake. Do not save or use the leftover marinade throw away. That is medium-high on a standard gas grill and medium on a hot gas grill.

Grill the legs making sure to rotate so all sides caramelize. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes on each side until a thermometer probed into the meatiest part of the thigh reads 175 F. Give the grates a good coating of cooking oil as the legs will be grilled directly on the grill.

Reduce the heat of the grill by turning down the burners on a gas grill or closing down the vents on a charcoal grill until the temperature goes below 265 F 128 C. First I boil it in water until its done and then I spray the racks well on my outdoor gas grill with PAM and heat the grill. Closely monitor the chicken and turn it often to ensure even cooking and to prevent charring.

After you reduced the heat slather on several layers of sauce. This will give the chicken a thick and sticky coating. Place legs skin side up for thighs on grill for 5 minutes.

Preheat grill to 425ºF. Place the drumsticks skin-side down on the hot side of the grill. Now you know how to grill chicken legs.