Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs

smoked bbq chicken legs on a plate butterflied

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Pellet Grill Butterflied Chicken Legs

This Simple Hack takes normal Smoked Chicken Legs and makes them so much better. The butterflied Chicken leg method cooks faster and gives the chicken a much better texture. Give it a try and I know You will agree!!!

Course Main Course

Cuisine BBQ

Keyword Chicken Legs, Grilled Chicken, Pellet Grill, Pellet smoker

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Servings

Calories 262kcal

Ingredients

3 lbs Chicken Legs
2 tbsp Avocado oil
2 tbsp BBQ Dry Rub
1/3 cup BBQ Sauce

Instructions

Preheat the Pellet Grill to 350 Degrees F.
Pat the chicken legs dry using a paper towel then make 2 vertical cuts running along each side of the bone so that the bone is exposed, and the sides are butterflied open.
Coat the chicken legs with avocado oil then season on all sides with your favorite dry rub.
Place the drumsticks on the grill skin side up for about 15 minutes before flipping over and cooking for another 15 minutes.
Once the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. baste with bbq sauce and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip one last time basting the other side and cook for a final 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serving size 1 drumstick

Store leftovers for 3-4 days in a sealed container

Freeze for up to 90 days (reheat in air fryer or oven for best results

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