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Smokey Fiesta Chicken Legs

Smokey Fiesta Chicken Legs are an ideal recipe for your next weeknight barbecue! With only four ingredients, these flavorful, juicy drumsticks will become a family favorite. Fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy these enticing, smoky chicken legs!
1
45 min
TOTAL TIME
243
CALORIES
$0.55
PER SERVING
Smokey Fiesta Chicken Legs
Ingredients
4 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Chicken Legs
2 lbs chicken legs
Taco Seasoning
3 tbsp taco seasoning
Smoked Paprika
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Olive Oil
3 tbsp olive oil
Directions
8 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Clean the grill grates thoroughly and brush them with oil or spray with non-stick spray to prevent chicken legs from sticking.
3
In a small bowl, mix together taco seasoning and smoked paprika.
4
Brush the chicken legs evenly with olive oil.
5
Rub the seasoning mixture onto the chicken legs, making sure to lift the skin up and rub it underneath the skin as well to ensure the flavor penetrates the meat.
6
Allow the seasoned chicken legs to rest for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
7
Grill the chicken legs for 30 minutes, rotating every 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 185°F.
8
Remove the chicken legs from the grill, cover with foil, and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
2g
CARBS
16g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
KETO
LOW CARB
MEDITERRANEAN
PALEO
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