Easy Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Leg Recipe

A Gas Grill is awesome for one dish cooking with easy preparation and clean up.  I love using my Gas Grill every summer to make this easy grilled Hawaiian Chicken Leg Recipe.

Easy Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Leg Recipe Video

TIPS AND TRICKS ON GRILLING

Open your lid and turn the valve of your propane tank to on. Turn on your igniter.

Once your grill is lite, turn your other desire burners on and set your temperature. If for some reason your gas grill does not ignite, turn off everything immediately.

Always place what you are grilling on a diagonal angle. Give your item you are grilling a turn clockwise on a diagonal often. Flip half why and repeat the process.

When a recipe calls for a glaze apply to your grilling vegetable and/or meat the last five to ten minutes. Try not to skip marinades; it tenderize meat and brings vegetables a great flavor.

Do not over crowd your grill with many items.

Don’t push down your meat or vegetable because you will release all the juice causing it to be dry.

Let meat rest after grilling for up to ten minutes before slicing.

Make sure your propane tank is hooked up properly when using a gas grill.

Allow your grill to heat up for ten minutes, clean grates with a wire brush to remove debris. When your grill is heating up set your desire temperature on the knows before you began grilling.

Lubricate your grills surface with cooking spray, olive oil or avocado oil.

Have a spray bottle with water nearby to calm flames while grilling. Juices and Mirandes will heighten flames and spray with water will keep flames low and meat moist.

When you are finish grilling make sure you turn off the knobs and close your propane tank.

Clean your grill when it is hot; after you prepare your meal using a metal brush or a piece of crumbled up aluminum foil. Always give your grill a deep cleaning the start of a new season.

HOW LONG TO COOK GRILLED HAWAIIAN CHICKEN LEGS?

Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Legs should be cooked seven to ten minutes per side over medium heat. The internal temperature is done at 165 degrees. Let you chicken legs rest for five minutes before serving.

Another way to determine if you chicken legs are fully cooked is the bone should have movement; meaning you can twist it. If you chicken leg is fork tender it is ready to serve after resting for five minutes.

Finally, remember when you are done using your gas grill to clean and let cool completely.

GRILLING TOOL MUST HAVE’S

Meat Thermomotor is nice to have to check for the internal temperature of your grilled chicken legs. There are many meat thermomotors to choose from but, I love a digital one for the most accurate in reading temperature.

Metal Tongs should have a long handle to making flipping and turning easier and it will keep arms and hands away from heat.

Silicone Gloves or Mitts should be heat resistance and long enough to protect hands and lower parts of the arms from burns and heat.

Grill Brush should be sturdy and strong. A wire grill brush is used to clean the grill between use.

Basting Brush that are nice to use are silicone and great for spreading sauces and Mirandes. I like to have a couple different sizes of basting brushes.

CLEANING A GAS GRILL

Keeping your gas grill in good condition is very simple but, with a routine you can keep it looking new and working efficiently. The more your grill grates are seasoned the better grilling will become and your chicken drumsticks will taste better. With regular maintenance and care you should have a nice, seasoned grill and it will expand it life.

Preheat your grill with all burners on high. Let the grill warm up for about five to ten minutes. Scrub the hot grates of the grill with a grill brush.

After you are done grilling your chicken drumsticks, close the lid and leave on for additional ten minutes to burn off the food. Again, scrub your grates with your grill brush.

Spices to Use when Grilling on a Gas Grill

Red Pepper Flakes is a different spice because it does not come from a herb but, the chili pepper. If you like a little kick red pepper flakes are perfect!

Garlic Powder is a must have in my kitchen; I use this spice in everything.

Onion Powder is pair with garlic powder in everything when I cook.

Sea Salt is the number one spice to use in the world and brings out the moisture in all your dishes.

Pepper is the number two spice and adds much flavor.

Easy Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Leg Recipe

Grills are awesome for one dish cooking with easy preparation and clean up.  I love using my Gas Grill every spring and summer it no different!

Ingredients

• 4-6 chicken either drumsticks, thighs, breast or combination 
• ½ cup of fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed pineapple juice
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar 
• 1 tablespoon of raw honey
• One teaspoon of Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of Onion Powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• pinch red pepper flakes
• Olive Oil
• Fresh Parsley for flavor and to sprinkle on Chicken Legs at the end

First, season you chicken legs, with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and red pepper flakes.    

Next, in a large bowl place chicken drumstick in and then pour, orange juice, pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar and raw honey all over chicken.  

Let chicken legs migrate for Two to Eight Hours.

Preheat your grill for five minutes.

Grease your grill by brushing with olive oil.

Grill over medium heat for five to seven minutes for side. Brush with Mirande for the first half of grilling. Try to flip or turn your chicken legs once. Remove Hawaiian Chicken Legs for grill; let rest for five minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with a garden salad, macaroni and cheese and corn on the cob. Enjoy

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