Recipe For Grilled Chicken Quarters

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Since these fantastic chicken pieces are frequently on sale, learning how to make these “to die for delicious” grilled chicken leg quarters is a grill 101 for all of us.

There are countless ways to grill them, especially considering that they cook in under 45 minutes. I can’t wait to show you a few ways to help you make these a new favorite. These are super easy to grill with just a few tips and tricks that will leave you picking them up all the time.

Put the seasoned chicken leg quarters on the hot grill over direct heat, skin-side-up. Grill for 7-10 minutes, then flip and grill for 4-5 minutes on the opposite side (bone-side-up). Return the chicken so the skin side is facing up, until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  1. Trim excess fat and skin. Fat is flavor on chicken but if you have too much fat you’re going to get a lot of flare-ups on the grill and you might get burnt skin. …
  2. Dry brine with kosher salt. …
  3. Preheat the grill. …
  4. Add seasoning and oil. …
  5. Grill the chicken quarters. …
  6. Add BBQ sauce. …
  7. Rest and enjoy.

GRILLED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS BECOME AN EASY/IMPRESSIVE DINNER! | SAM THE COOKING GUY

How To Grill Chicken Quarters 🔗

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Prep: 10min

Ingredients:

  • 4-6 chicken leg quarters
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • ¼ cup BBQ Dry Rub

Instruction:

  1. Light grill and set up for two zone cooking.
  2. Pour dry rub into a shaker bottle and set aside.
  3. Lightly coat the chicken with avocado oil, then place it skin side down over direct heat. Flip every 2 minutes for 10 minutes.
  4. Move the chicken over to the indirect heat side of the grill, skin side down. Lightly brush the bottom side of the chicken with avocado oil, then season with the rub in a shaker bottle. Flip the chicken to skin side up, brush with more avocado oil and season the skin.
  5. Close the lid and establish the cooking temperature at 375 °F.
  6. Allow thew chicken to cook until the internal temperature reaches 160 °F before brushing on the first coat of optional bbq sauce. Close the lid and repeat the optional bbq sauce process at 170 and 180 °F.
  7. Remove chicken from the grill when the internal temperature reaches 185°F. Feel free to give one last coating of bbq sauce or a light dusting of the rub, that's optional.
  8. Serve hot with your favorite BBQ sides.

FAQ

How long does it take to cook chicken leg quarters on the grill?

You should always use a meat thermometer to check for the proper temperature to avoid any risk of food poisoning. You want to aim for 165-170 degrees F. When it comes to how long it takes to grill chicken leg quarters, it depends on how big your quarters are. They take anywhere from 40-55 minutes to thoroughly cook on the grill.

Whats the best temp and how long do you cook leg quarters on grill?

The chicken legs should first be cooked over direct heat for about 2 minutes per side, just to lightly sear the meat; after that, they should be moved to the indirect heat area of the grill, covered, and allowed to cook for about 20 minutes.

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