Description
Spicy BBQ Chicken Legs are a sensational treat that will elevate your next gathering. Tender chicken legs are coated in a fiery glaze, striking the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. Ideal for summer barbecues or cozy family dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. Get ready for a flavor explosion that leaves everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken legs dry, season with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken legs until well-coated.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
- While baking, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar for the glaze.
- In the last five minutes of cooking, brush sauce over chicken and allow to caramelize before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg