Description
Savor the smoky flavors of these juicy grilled chicken leg quarters, marinated to perfection for a mouthwatering barbecue experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken leg quarters (about 2 lbs)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken leg quarters in a resealable bag or bowl and pour the marinade over them. Coat well.
- Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill chicken skin-side down for about 10-12 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 leg quarter (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marinating overnight enhances flavor absorption. Experiment with different herbs or add your favorite barbecue sauce for variety. Flip the chicken only once for even cooking and perfect crispy skin.