The most delicious and ruddy chicken legs are always obtained on the grill. But even here there are secrets – especially in the preparation of the marinade. To make your picnics and trips to nature always pleasant – catch a large selection of recipes!
1. Chicken legs in mayonnaise on the grill
Mayonnaise always makes chicken legs tender and juicy.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 100 g of mayonnaise, 5 cloves of garlic, spices.
Cooking: Mix mayonnaise, crushed garlic and spices to taste. Marinate chicken legs for 4 hours. Fry them on the grill on the grill on both sides, periodically turning over.
2. Chicken legs in sour cream with garlic
We advise you to choose fatter sour cream so that it is thicker.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 100 g of sour cream, 5 cloves of garlic, salt, ground black pepper.
Cooking: Mix sour cream with spices and crushed garlic. Marinate the chicken legs for several hours and then fry them on the grill from all sides until cooked.
3. Chicken legs in soy sauce on the grill
Soy sauce is a ready-made marinade that does not need special additions.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 100 ml of soy sauce, 5 cloves of garlic, paprika, chili, hot red pepper.
Cooking: Mix soy sauce, minced garlic and spices. Marinate the chicken legs for a couple of hours or overnight, and then fry them on the grill for half an hour, constantly turning over.
4. Chicken legs in vegetable marinade
A wonderful seasonal marinade made from fresh vegetables and herbs.
You will need: 1.5 kg of chicken legs, 250 g of tomatoes, 200 g of onions, 200 g of bell peppers, 4 cloves of garlic, 10 g of parsley, 1 tsp. paprika, coriander, salt and ground black pepper, 3 tbsp. vegetable oil.
Cooking: Grind all ingredients in a blender except chicken legs. Marinate the chicken in the resulting marinade and leave for at least a couple of hours. Fry the legs on the grill for about half an hour.
5. Chicken legs with sour cream and red wine
A very original and at the same time simple marinade is just a godsend.
You will need: 6 chicken legs, 4 tbsp. sour cream, 50 ml red wine, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, spices.
Cooking: Mix sour cream, wine, oil and your favorite spices until smooth. Marinate the chicken legs for 3-4 hours and fry them on the grill on the grill for about half an hour, constantly turning over.
6. Grilled chicken legs with mayonnaise and soy sauce
Another simple marinade made with ingredients you will always have in your fridge.
You will need: 1 kg chicken legs, 200 g mayonnaise, 2 onions, 50 ml soy sauce, spices.
Cooking: Cut the onion into rings. Mix mayonnaise, soy sauce and spices. Marinate the chicken legs and onions overnight, and then fry on the grill on the grill, constantly turning over.
7. Chicken legs with onions and mayonnaise on the grill
To make the meat even more tender, add a little vinegar to the marinade.
You will need: 8 chicken legs, 5 onions, 250 g mayonnaise, 1 tbsp. spices, 2-3 tbsp. vinegar.
Cooking: Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, spices and finely chopped onion. Marinate the chicken legs in this mixture overnight in the refrigerator. Fry them on the grill for about half an hour, constantly turning over.
8. Chicken legs in mineral water on the grill
Low-calorie marinade for the most tender, light and healthy chicken.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 3 onions, 200 ml of carbonated mineral water, 1 bunch of greens, 1 tbsp. Italian herbs, salt and ground black pepper.
Cooking: Cut the onion into rings. Mix with chicken legs and spices, add chopped greens and fill with mineral water. Leave for 3-4 hours and then fry the chicken on the grill.
9. Chicken legs in mustard marinade
For this recipe, grainy mustard is best – spicy, but not too harsh.
You will need: 8 chicken legs, 3 tbsp each mayonnaise, soy sauce and grainy mustard, spices to taste.
Cooking: Mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Marinate the chicken legs in it overnight and then fry them on the grill for about 35 minutes, constantly turning overI.
10. Chicken legs in olive oil on the grill
Especially for those who do not like too complex and multi-component marinades.
You will need: 1 kg chicken legs, 50 ml olive oil, 1 tbsp. Italian herbs, 1 tsp paprika, spices.
Cooking: Mix the oil with all the spices and herbs. Rub the legs and leave them for a couple of hours. Fry the chicken legs on the grill for 30-35 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
11. Chicken legs in kefir with cilantro
Instead of kefir, you can take yogurt, but without additives and without sugar.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 500 ml of kefir, 2 onions, 5 cloves of garlic, 1 bunch of cilantro, salt, ground black pepper.
Cooking: Cut the onion into rings and chop the cilantro. Mix onions and greens with legs and spices, add chopped garlic, pour kefir and mix everything. Leave the chicken legs in the marinade under pressure for 2 hours and then fry them on the grill for about 30 minutes.
12. Chicken legs with apple cider vinegar on the grill
Instead of apple cider vinegar, another fruit 6% vinegar is also suitable.
You will need: 1 kg chicken legs, 100 ml apple cider vinegar, 20 g sugar, 250 ml onion, 1 glass of water, 1 chili pepper, spices.
Cooking: Mix water, vinegar, sugar, spices and chopped onion with chili. Marinate the chicken legs for several hours and then fry on the grill for 30-35 minutes, constantly turning over.
13. Chicken legs in tomato marinade
The marinade based on tomato paste is very rich.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 100 ml of water, 250 g of tomato paste, 50 ml of olive oil, 25 ml of vinegar, 100 g of sugar, spices.
Cooking: Mix water, tomato paste, oil and vinegar until smooth. Add sugar and spices and stir. Marinate the chicken legs for 2-3 hours and then fry them on the grill on both sides for 30-35 minutes.
14. Chicken legs with mayonnaise and ketchup on the grill
For more spice, you can add another spoonful of spicy mustard.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 100 ml of mayonnaise, 100 ml of ketchup, 10 g of spices.
Cooking: Mix ketchup, mayonnaise and spices. Marinate the chicken legs in this mixture and refrigerate for several hours. Fry them on the grill until cooked, constantly turning over.
15. Chicken legs in pomegranate juice on the grill
The original marinade in the Caucasian style is bright, fragrant and spicy.
You will need: 1 kg of chicken legs, 40 ml of soy sauce, 50 g of walnuts, 1 bunch of cilantro, 3 cloves of garlic, 1 chili pepper, 120 ml of pomegranate juice.
Cooking: Grind cilantro, chili, nuts and garlic as finely as possible. Add spices and mix everything with soy sauce and pomegranate juice. Marinate the chicken for 3-4 hours and then fry on the grill for about 35 minutes on both sides.
16. Chicken legs in teriyaki sauce on the grill
If desired, a little sesame seeds, lightly fried in a dry frying pan, can be added to the marinade.
You will need: 10 chicken legs, 4 tbsp. teriyaki, 1 tsp dried garlic, 2 pinches of chili flakes, spices.
Cooking: Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and marinate the chicken legs for several hours. Fry them on the grill for 30-35 minutes on all sides until cooked.
17. Chicken legs in beer on the grill
Light beer with no additives is best for this recipe.
You will need: 10 chicken legs, 300 ml beer, 3 tbsp. lime juice, 4 cloves of garlic, 5 sprigs of parsley, 1 tsp. salt and paprika, 0.5 tsp each cumin and ground black pepper.
Cooking: Chop parsley and garlic, mix with beer, lime juice and spices. Marinate the chicken for 3-4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Fry the chicken legs on the grill on the grill for about 30 minutes, constantly turning over.
18. Chicken legs with onions and adjika on the grill
A savory quick marinade is a great homemade solution.
You will need: 1.5 kg of chicken legs, 2 onions, 100 ml of water, 2 tbsp. spicy adjika, 1/2 lemon, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 tbsp. paprika, salt and spices.
Cooking: Cut the onion into feathers and mix with chicken and spices. Mix adjika, oil, lemon juice and water until smooth, and pour chicken legs. Leave them in the refrigerator overnight and then fry on the grill until cooked.
19. Chicken legs in honey and soy marinade
These chickensth legs get the most delicious and ruddy crust!
You will need: 6 chicken legs, 5 tbsp. soy sauce, 5 tbsp. honey, 2 tbsp. mustard, 5 cloves of garlic, spices.
Cooking: Mix soy sauce, honey, mustard, crushed garlic and spices. Marinate the chicken legs for several hours and then fry them on the grill from all sides, constantly turning over.
20. Chicken legs in orange marinade
When you want something a little exotic – try this option.
You will need: 1 kg chicken legs, 1 onion, 1-2 oranges, 2 garlic cloves, 3 tbsp. soy sauce, 30 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Cooking: Mix orange juice, oil, soy sauce, spices and minced garlic. Cut the onion into feathers and mix with chicken legs. Marinate everything in an orange marinade for 3-4 hours and fry the legs on the grill for half an hour, constantly turning over.