Mesquite Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters Food

MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl or pyrex measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, brown sugar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon zest and juice, salt and pepper.
• Place the chicken in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade in. Seal the bag and squish the chicken and marinade around. Let it marinate in the fridge for 2 hours or up to 24 hours (the longer the better)
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from the grill and put on a plate and cover it with foil for about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Slice it up and enjoy it.

MESQUITE GRILLED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS

Steps:

• 1. Place oil in saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook until onion is softened. Add the beer, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, chili powder, and dry mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes until reduced to about 2 cups. Let cool.
• 2. Place the chicken leg quarters in the marinade and let marinate 8 hours or overnight.
• 3. Prepare the Grill for indirect heat. Place a large foil pan of water on one side of the Grill. Add the coals around the other side and get them really hot. if using a gas grille turn the burner to high. Remove the chicken and place over the pan of water.
• 4. Brush with the marinade and close the lid. Turn and baste every 20 minutes. It should take about an hour and a half to cook the chicken to internal temp of 165. Depends on the size of your chicken and how hot your grille is
• 5. Towards the end of cooking place the chicken directly over the coals to get the charred browning on the outside.