Some barbecue season doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, especially if you reach for the classic chicken legs! These budget-friendly bites are so versatile, are easy to cook, and are a great canvas for a bunch of different flavor combinations.
These recipes are reader-tested and family-approved, and are sure to be a hit at your neighborhood pot luck, the next family gathering, or whatever other excuse you have for getting together and firing up the grill!
Traeger Butterflied Chicken Legs
This recipe focuses on butterflied chicken legs, smoked for added flavor. It’s a simple yet effective way to prepare chicken legs, suitable for both casual and special occasions.
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Grilled Butterflied Chicken Legs with Spicy Chili Garlic Glaze
These chicken legs are enhanced with a spicy chili garlic glaze, offering a balance of heat and flavor. The grilling process adds a nice char and smokiness, making them a great main dish.
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Baked Chicken Legs
A simple and delicious recipe for oven-baked chicken legs, perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.
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Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters – Crispy BBQ Glazed
Fire up the grill for these succulent grilled chicken quarters, featuring tender and juicy chicken quarters marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs, spices, and olive oil, grilled to perfection for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners. This easy-to-follow recipe promises chicken with crispy skin and mouthwatering flavor, offering a simple yet impressive dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Pan Fried Chicken Legs
Delight in the savory goodness of pan-fried chicken legs, featuring succulent chicken legs seasoned with a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, pan-fried to golden perfection for a crispy exterior and juicy interior that’s sure to please the whole family. This easy-to-make recipe promises chicken legs with a deliciously crispy skin and tender meat, offering a comforting and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
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Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters
A sweet and spicy option, these chicken leg quarters are coated in a sweet chili sauce. They’re a great mix of flavors for those who enjoy a little heat with their sweetness.
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Traeger Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters
Simple yet flavorful, these chicken leg quarters are a great choice for a straightforward and satisfying meal. They’re perfect for an easy dinner option.
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Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Leg Quarters
These buffalo sauce Instant Pot chicken leg quarters are the perfect balance between tender juicy meat and delicious flavor. Chicken leg quarters are an economical cut that cook wonderfully in the pressure cooker and make for an incredibly easy dinner.
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Air Fryer Chicken Leg Quarters
These air fryer chicken leg quarters roast to perfection in under 25 minutes. With crispy skin, a mouthwatering spice rub and tender, juicy meat, you will love this easy dinner!
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Nicole Johnson
Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.