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Jump to Recipe These grilled chicken quarters can be cooked to juicy perfection right on your grill in just a few minutes! A quick sprinkling of my flavorful BBQ chicken rub is all it takes to whip up this quick and easy chicken dinner. Top it off with some caramelized BBQ sauce if you’d like, or enjoy your grilled chicken quarters with the sauce on the side! Best Grilled Chicken Quarters Recipe Grilled chicken leg quarters are fairly inexpensive and can be quickly whipped up on the grill in under an hour! With the right tips and tricks, this simple recipe turns out delicious regardless of whether you are cooking on a gas or charcoal grill. When prepared properly, the skin of the chicken legs becomes delightfully crispy. It’s also incredibly easy to scale this recipe up if you need to feed a crowd on a budget! These grilled chicken quarters take very little time or prep and always turn out delicious! 🥘 Grilled Chicken Quarters Ingredients You really only need 2 ingredients to grill up some perfect chicken leg quarters! The BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, and brown sugar blend is totally optional because the BBQ dry rub is all the seasoning you really need!

Chicken Leg Quarters - 1 pound, bone-in, skin on.BBQ Chicken Rub - 1 tablespoon (see recipe, or use your own).BBQ Sauce (optional) - ¼ cup. Your favorite brand, use more if desired.Liquid Smoke (optional) - 1 teaspoon. Light Brown Sugar (optional) - 2 tablespoons. Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions! 🔪 How To Make Grilled Chicken Quarters There’s nothing to complicated about this recipe. All you need is your grill, grilling utensils, and a meat thermometer. This makes about 4 servings, or 3 in my case if you want a chicken leg per person. Though it is exceptionally easy to scale up as needed!

Prepare The Chicken Thighs Prep. Rinse 1 pound of chicken leg quarters under cool water then thoroughly pat it dry with paper towels (*see note).Season. Rub 1 tablespoon of BBQ seasoning all over the chicken, massaging it into the meat. Let the chicken legs sit in the seasoning for 40 minutes so the juices can get flowing and the meat can absorb all of the flavors.Preheat. Just before the 40 minutes are up, preheat your grill to 400°F (205°C). Prepare 2-zone spaces on your grill over direct and indirect heat. Grill The Chicken Quarters Grill. Put the seasoned chicken leg quarters on the hot grill over direct heat, skin-side-up. Grill for 7-10 minutes, then flip and grill for 4-5 minutes on the opposite side (bone-side-up). Return the chicken so the skin side is facing up, until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).Make BBQ Sauce Mixture (optional) Combine ¼ cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke, and/or 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar in a small bowl. Flip the chicken legs over skin-side-up once more, then move them over indirect heat.Caramelize (optional) Spread about 1 tablespoon of the BBQ mixture evenly over each of the legs. Close the lid to the grill and allow the sauce to caramelize for 2-3 minutes.Rest and serve. Remove the chicken leg quarters from your grill and set them aside to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a side of BBQ sauce, if desired. Grilled yellow squash is an easy veggie side dish you can cook on the grill simultaneously with your chicken! Though any of your favorite BBQ chicken sides will pair wonderfully with these leg quarters. Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes The USDA does not recommend rinsing your chicken, however, I always rinse meats before cooking to remove any loose bone shards (which I have found in the packaging more than once). Thoroughly drying off your chicken is an important step in getting perfectly crispy skin!If there are any loose or hanging bits of fat or skin, trim them off to prevent grill flare-ups. The salt in the BBQ rub will pull moisture out of the meat. Because of this, it is best to put the chicken on the grill immediately after seasoning (within 3 minutes), or after the seasoning has had a chance to sit on the meat for at least 40 minutes (this gives it time to reabsorb the juices). The safe internal temperature of cooked chicken is technically 165°F (74°C), but with bone-in, skin-on chicken it is best to aim for 175-180°F (79°-82°C). At this temperature the fibrous tissues begin to melt, leaving behind juicy, tender chicken! 🥡 Storing & Reheating Your leftover grilled chicken leg quarters should be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You may freeze them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Reheating Grilled Chicken Quarters Put the chicken legs in a baking dish and cover them with foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated all the way through. ❓ Can Grilled Chicken Quarters Be Pink? So long as your chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C), it is safe to eat. Oftentimes the meat around the bone and/or juices may be tinged pink and that is okay. ❓ Do You Flip Leg Quarters While Grilling? Yes, flipping the chicken helps it to cook evenly. It also prevents one side from overcooking or burning, particularly because I like to grill my chicken quarters over high, direct heat for most of the cooking time. ❓ How Long Do You Grill Chicken Quarters For? Grill bone-in chicken leg quarters until they reach an internal temperature of 175-180°F (79°-82°C). The total cooking time ranges between 40-55 minutes, depending on the size of the quarters and the heat of your grill.

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Grilled Chicken Quarters

These grilled chicken quarters can be cooked to juicy perfection right on your grill in just a few minutes! A quick sprinkling of my flavorful BBQ chicken rub is all it takes to whip up this quick and easy chicken dinner. Top it off with some caramelized BBQ sauce if you’d like, or enjoy your grilled chicken quarters with some sauce on the side!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 276kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Resting Time 5 minutes Total Time 55 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb chicken leg quarters (bone-in, skin on)▢ 1 tablespoon BBQ chicken rub (see recipe, or use your own)▢ ¼ cup BBQ sauce (optional- your favorite brand, use more if desired)▢ 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)▢ 2 tablespoon light brown sugar (optional)

InstructionsPrepare The Chicken ThighsRinse the chicken under cool water then thoroughly pat it dry with paper towels (*see note).1 lb chicken leg quartersRub the BBQ seasoning all over the chicken, massaging it into the meat. Let the chicken legs sit in the seasoning for 40 minutes so the juices can get flowing and the meat can absorb all of the flavors. 1 tablespoon BBQ chicken rubJust before the 40 minutes are up, preheat your grill to 400°F (205°C). Prepare 2-zone spaces on your grill over direct and indirect heat. Grill The Chicken QuartersPut the seasoned chicken leg quarters on the hot grill over direct heat, skin-side-up. Grill for 7-10 minutes, then flip and grill for 4-5 minutes on the opposite side (bone-side-up). Return the chicken so the skin side is facing up, until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).(optional) Combine the BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, and/or light brown sugar in a small bowl. Flip the chicken legs over skin-side-up once more, then move them over indirect heat.¼ cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, 2 tablespoon light brown sugar(optional) Spread about 1 generous tablespoon of the BBQ mixture evenly over each of the legs. Close the lid to the grill and allow the sauce to caramelize for 2-3 minutes. Remove the chicken leg quarters from your grill and set them aside to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with a side of BBQ sauce, if desired. Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensilsmeat thermometer Notes The USDA does not recommend rinsing your chicken, however, I always rinse meats before cooking to remove any loose bone shards (which I have found in the packaging more than once). Thoroughly drying off your chicken is an important step in getting perfectly crispy skin! If there are any loose or hanging bits of fat or skin, trim them off to prevent grill flare-ups. The salt in the BBQ rub will pull moisture out of the meat. Because of this, it is best to put the chicken on the grill immediately after seasoning (within 3 minutes), or after the seasoning has had a chance to sit on the meat for at least 40 minutes (this gives it time to reabsorb the juices). The safe internal temperature of cooked chicken is technically 165°F (74°C), but with bone-in, skin-on chicken it is best to aim for 175-180°F (79°-82°C). At this temperature the fibrous tissues begin to melt, leaving behind juicy, tender chicken! To store: Your leftover grilled chicken leg quarters should be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You may freeze them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. To reheat: Put the chicken legs in a baking dish and cover them with foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated all the way through.

NutritionCalories: 276kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 16g (32%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg (31%) | Sodium: 264mg (11%) | Potassium: 272mg (8%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 12g (13%) | Vitamin A: 213IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 55mg (6%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! chicken dinners, Grill Recipes, grilled chicken, Grilled Chicken Quarters Course Chicken Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main CourseCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Best Grilled Chicken Quarters Recipe

Grilled chicken leg quarters are fairly inexpensive and can be quickly whipped up on the grill in under an hour! With the right tips and tricks, this simple recipe turns out delicious regardless of whether you are cooking on a gas or charcoal grill.

When prepared properly, the skin of the chicken legs becomes delightfully crispy. It’s also incredibly easy to scale this recipe up if you need to feed a crowd on a budget!

🥘 Grilled Chicken Quarters Ingredients

You really only need 2 ingredients to grill up some perfect chicken leg quarters! The BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, and brown sugar blend is totally optional because the BBQ dry rub is all the seasoning you really need!

Chicken Leg Quarters - 1 pound, bone-in, skin on.BBQ Chicken Rub - 1 tablespoon (see recipe, or use your own).BBQ Sauce (optional) - ¼ cup. Your favorite brand, use more if desired.Liquid Smoke (optional) - 1 teaspoon. Light Brown Sugar (optional) - 2 tablespoons.

Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!

🔪 How To Make Grilled Chicken Quarters

There’s nothing to complicated about this recipe. All you need is your grill, grilling utensils, and a meat thermometer.

This makes about 4 servings, or 3 in my case if you want a chicken leg per person. Though it is exceptionally easy to scale up as needed!

Prepare The Chicken Thighs

Prep. Rinse 1 pound of chicken leg quarters under cool water then thoroughly pat it dry with paper towels (*see note).Season. Rub 1 tablespoon of BBQ seasoning all over the chicken, massaging it into the meat. Let the chicken legs sit in the seasoning for 40 minutes so the juices can get flowing and the meat can absorb all of the flavors.Preheat. Just before the 40 minutes are up, preheat your grill to 400°F (205°C). Prepare 2-zone spaces on your grill over direct and indirect heat.

Grill The Chicken Quarters

Grill. Put the seasoned chicken leg quarters on the hot grill over direct heat, skin-side-up. Grill for 7-10 minutes, then flip and grill for 4-5 minutes on the opposite side (bone-side-up). Return the chicken so the skin side is facing up, until your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).Make BBQ Sauce Mixture (optional) Combine ¼ cup BBQ sauce, 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke, and/or 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar in a small bowl. Flip the chicken legs over skin-side-up once more, then move them over indirect heat.Caramelize (optional) Spread about 1 tablespoon of the BBQ mixture evenly over each of the legs. Close the lid to the grill and allow the sauce to caramelize for 2-3 minutes.Rest and serve. Remove the chicken leg quarters from your grill and set them aside to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with a side of BBQ sauce, if desired.

Grilled yellow squash is an easy veggie side dish you can cook on the grill simultaneously with your chicken! Though any of your favorite BBQ chicken sides will pair wonderfully with these leg quarters. Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

The USDA does not recommend rinsing your chicken, however, I always rinse meats before cooking to remove any loose bone shards (which I have found in the packaging more than once). Thoroughly drying off your chicken is an important step in getting perfectly crispy skin!If there are any loose or hanging bits of fat or skin, trim them off to prevent grill flare-ups. The salt in the BBQ rub will pull moisture out of the meat. Because of this, it is best to put the chicken on the grill immediately after seasoning (within 3 minutes), or after the seasoning has had a chance to sit on the meat for at least 40 minutes (this gives it time to reabsorb the juices). The safe internal temperature of cooked chicken is technically 165°F (74°C), but with bone-in, skin-on chicken it is best to aim for 175-180°F (79°-82°C). At this temperature the fibrous tissues begin to melt, leaving behind juicy, tender chicken!

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Your leftover grilled chicken leg quarters should be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

You may freeze them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Reheating Grilled Chicken Quarters

Put the chicken legs in a baking dish and cover them with foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated all the way through.

❓ Can Grilled Chicken Quarters Be Pink?

So long as your chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C), it is safe to eat. Oftentimes the meat around the bone and/or juices may be tinged pink and that is okay.

❓ Do You Flip Leg Quarters While Grilling?

Yes, flipping the chicken helps it to cook evenly. It also prevents one side from overcooking or burning, particularly because I like to grill my chicken quarters over high, direct heat for most of the cooking time.

❓ How Long Do You Grill Chicken Quarters For?

Grill bone-in chicken leg quarters until they reach an internal temperature of 175-180°F (79°-82°C). The total cooking time ranges between 40-55 minutes, depending on the size of the quarters and the heat of your grill.

🐔 The Best Chicken Recipes!

Smoked Spatchcock ChickenGrilled Chicken ThighsMarry Me ChickenBaked Chicken WingsChicken MarsalaMushroom Swiss Chicken

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Grilled Chicken Quarters

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 276kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 40 minutes Resting Time 5 minutes Total Time 55 minutes

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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5 from 3 reviews

Grilled Chicken Quarters

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 276kcal

Prep 10 minutes

Cooking 40 minutes

Resting Time 5 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 lb chicken leg quarters (bone-in, skin on)▢ 1 tablespoon BBQ chicken rub (see recipe, or use your own)▢ ¼ cup BBQ sauce (optional- your favorite brand, use more if desired)▢ 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)▢ 2 tablespoon light brown sugar (optional)

Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Grilling Utensilsmeat thermometer

Notes The USDA does not recommend rinsing your chicken, however, I always rinse meats before cooking to remove any loose bone shards (which I have found in the packaging more than once). Thoroughly drying off your chicken is an important step in getting perfectly crispy skin! If there are any loose or hanging bits of fat or skin, trim them off to prevent grill flare-ups. The salt in the BBQ rub will pull moisture out of the meat. Because of this, it is best to put the chicken on the grill immediately after seasoning (within 3 minutes), or after the seasoning has had a chance to sit on the meat for at least 40 minutes (this gives it time to reabsorb the juices). The safe internal temperature of cooked chicken is technically 165°F (74°C), but with bone-in, skin-on chicken it is best to aim for 175-180°F (79°-82°C). At this temperature the fibrous tissues begin to melt, leaving behind juicy, tender chicken! To store: Your leftover grilled chicken leg quarters should be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You may freeze them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. To reheat: Put the chicken legs in a baking dish and cover them with foil. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated all the way through.

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Course Chicken Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main CourseCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

Best Grilled Chicken Quarters Recipe#

🥘 Grilled Chicken Quarters Ingredients#

🔪 How To Make Grilled Chicken Quarters#

Prepare The Chicken Thighs#

Grill The Chicken Quarters#

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes#

🥡 Storing & Reheating#

Reheating Grilled Chicken Quarters#

❓ Can Grilled Chicken Quarters Be Pink?#

❓ Do You Flip Leg Quarters While Grilling?#

❓ How Long Do You Grill Chicken Quarters For?#

🐔 The Best Chicken Recipes!#

Grilled Chicken Quarters#

Nutrition#

Best Grilled Chicken Quarters Recipe

🥘 Grilled Chicken Quarters Ingredients

🔪 How To Make Grilled Chicken Quarters

Prepare The Chicken Thighs

Grill The Chicken Quarters

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

🥡 Storing & Reheating

Reheating Grilled Chicken Quarters

❓ Can Grilled Chicken Quarters Be Pink?

❓ Do You Flip Leg Quarters While Grilling?

❓ How Long Do You Grill Chicken Quarters For?

🐔 The Best Chicken Recipes!

Grilled Chicken Quarters

Nutrition