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grilled chicken quarters

Grilled Chicken Quarters

Discover the juiciest grilled chicken quarters recipe packed with smoky flavor and crispy skin perfect for any barbecue or weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 units chicken leg quarters
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon, sliced (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Grill (charcoal or gas)
  • Meat thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Zip-top bag or bowl for marinating
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Place chicken in a zip-top bag and pour marinade over it. Seal the bag and massage marinade into the chicken.
  3. Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat for gas or prepare charcoal until covered with white ash.
  5. Place chicken on the grill skin side down and cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes.
  6. Flip the chicken and continue grilling for another 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra crispy skin, pat the chicken dry before grilling and start cooking skin side down. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to maintain crispiness. This recipe is great for meal prep; shred leftover chicken for salads or wraps.
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