Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Legs

Name: Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Legs
Prep time: 4 h 35 min
Cook time: 4 h 35 min
Total time: 4 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon black pepper; 946 milliliters buttermilk; 907 grams chicken legs (about 6 legs); 6 cloves garlic peeled and smashed; 2 Tbsps kosher salt plus more for seasoning; 59 milliliters light-brown sugar (packed); 2 Tbsps red Tabasco sauce (or similar high acid hot sauce); 14 grams thyme sprigs (about 1 bunch)

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Legs might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 325 calories, 20g of protein, and 19g of fat each. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper, garlic, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the light-brown sugar you could follow this main course with the Apricot tart with brown sugar & cinnamon pastry as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes.

Instructions

In large bowl, combine buttermilk, garlic, brown sugar, thyme, Tabasco, salt and pepper; add chicken, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours; turning chicken occasionally.

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Salt And Pepper

Brown Sugar

Buttermilk

Whole Chicken

Tabasco Sauce

Garlic

Thyme

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Bowl

Remove chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Use a colander to strain away the marinade; discard the thyme and garlic and season with salt.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

Garlic

Thyme

Salt

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Colander

Place on greased grill over medium-high heat. Close the lid and grill, turning occasionally, until an insta-read thermometer inserted into thickest part reads 165 degrees F; about 30 to 40 minutes. You may need to move the legs to cooler part of the grill to keep the skin from charring too much. Be diligent.

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Cooler