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1. Grill Time Magic: How to Cook Chicken Legs Introduction: Now that it's grilling season, there's nothing better than the smell of juicy chicken legs cooking over hot coals. You can improve your outdoor cooking skills by learning how to cook chicken legs on the grill, no matter how experienced you are with grilling. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about How to Cook Chicken Legs to perfection, from picking the best cuts to understanding how to season and cook them. Start the grill and get ready to show off your new grill time skills to your family and friends. Chapter 1: How to Pick the Best Chicken Legs It's important to choose the right chicken parts for the job before you start cooking. When looking for chicken legs, look for cuts that are full, new, and have smooth skin that doesn't show any signs of damage or staining. If you can, choose organic or free-range chicken for Chapter 2: Preparing the Chicken Legs. They tend to taste and feel better. It's time to get the chicken legs ready for the grill once you get them home. First, run cold water over the legs and pat them dry with paper towels. Next, trim the legs of any extra fat or skin that might be making them flare up on the grill. You could add more flavor to the chicken legs by letting them sit in your favorite marinate for at least an hour before cooking. This will make the meat more soft and give it a great taste. Chapter 3: Getting Ready to Succeed Seasoning the chicken legs right is the key to making them taste great. You can keep things easy with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, or you can get creative and use your favorite spice rubs or marinades. Just make sure to season all sides of the chicken legs well for the most taste. If you use marinating, make sure to shake off the extra before putting the legs on the grill to keep them from burning. Chapter 4: Getting the Grill Going For the chicken legs, it's time to go on the grill now that they are ready. Warm up the grill to a medium-high level of heat, about 375 to 400°F (190-204°C), and oil the sides so that food doesn't stick. Make sure the coals are spread out evenly on a charcoal grill. For gas grills, heat them by turning all the flames up to high for at least 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Chapter 5: How to Grill Perfectly Put the chicken legs on the grill with the skin side down. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. To make sure the legs brown evenly, flip them over with tongs every half hour. Keep an eye on the grill to make sure nothing gets too hot, and change the heat as needed to keep the temperature even. Chapter 6: Making Sure It's Done Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your chicken legs to make sure they are fully cooked. Before you serve the chicken legs, make sure the biggest part of the meat inside reaches 165°F (74°C). You can also use a meat thermometer to see if the leg is done by cutting into the biggest part and making sure the juices run clear with no pink left. Chapter 7: Having Fun and Serving When the chicken legs are done, take them off the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Then, serve them. This will let the juices move around in the meat, making sure that the chicken legs are always juicy and soft. Enjoy your grilled chicken legs with your favorite sides, like coleslaw, corn on the cob, or grilled veggies. To sum up: Grilling chicken legs is a tasty and enjoyable way to enjoy summer tastes. It's possible to always make perfect grilled chicken legs if you know how to cut them, season them, and cook them. Get your family and friends together, fire up the grill, and get ready to wow them with your new grill time skills! Click on How to Cook Chicken Legs to learn more.