Sticky BBQ Chicken Legs with Cilantro Chutney
Grilled chicken legs glazed with BBQ sauce until caramelized, served with a bright cilantro-lime chutney. Ready in under 30 minutes and bursting with smoky, tangy flavor.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 6 pieces chicken legs (thighs + drumsticks)
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1 whole lime
- 1 whole jalapeño
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken legs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear chicken skin-side down 4 minutes without moving until golden.
- 3
Flip chicken. Pour BBQ sauce over top and reduce heat to medium. Cook 12-15 minutes, occasionally basting, until internal temp hits 165°F.
- 4
While chicken cooks, roughly chop cilantro and jalapeño. Blend with juice of 1 lime, 1 tbsp water, and a pinch of salt until chunky.
- 5
Transfer chicken to a plate, spooning any pan sauce over top. Serve with cilantro chutney on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- meat thermometer
- blender or food processor
- tongs
- paper towels
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