Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters

Sticky-sweet, smoky, and kissed with heat—these Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters hit all the right notes. The glaze starts with a bold base of Thai-style chili sauce, thickened with a hint of char from the grill, and balanced with layers of savory seasoning. Whether feeding a hungry crew or craving bold flavor with minimal prep, this dish delivers.

Start by generously seasoning the chicken, then roast it low and slow so the skin crisps and the meat stays juicy. While it cooks, whip up the glaze—sweet chili sauce, soy, garlic, and a splash of citrus for punch. Brush it on during the final stretch so it thickens into a sticky layer with just the right amount of char. The prep is simple, but the flavor goes deep.

Fire it up on the Hybrid Grill Series from American Made Grills, and you can amp up the flavor by tossing wood pellets or lump charcoal into the multi-fuel trays. Let the indirect heat crisp the skin while locking in moisture, and let that sweet heat glaze bubble into caramelized perfection. These chicken quarters bring serious flavor to your next backyard session—no fuss, all flavor.

Serves 6

Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters Ingredients

• 8 chicken leg quarters
• 3 tablespoons oil
• LOTS of DIY BBQ Seasoning Mix
• Sweet Chili Sauce

Sweet Chili Sauce

• 1 cup rice vinegar (unseasoned)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sambal oelek
• 1/4 cup chili garlic sauce
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 1/8 cup cold water

DIY BBQ Seasoning Mix

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon onion salt

Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters Directions

1. Preheat your grill to 350-400°.
2. Brush the chicken with oil and then season with LOTS of seasoning rub. Use our homemade BBQ seasoning mix, or pick your favorite.
3. Place skin-side up on the grill, and grill for 15-20 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 10-20 minutes.
4. When the chicken reaches about 150°, crank up the grill to high and continue grilling until the internal temperature is 165°.
5. Slather on the sauce during the last 5 minutes for best results.
6. Pull off the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Sweet Chili Sauce

1. In a medium saucepot, stir together the vinegar, sugar, 1 cup of water, sambal oelek, and chili garlic sauce.
2. Cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Stir together the cornstarch and cold water to form a slurry.
4. Whisk into the chili garlic sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it is thickened.
5. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Pour into a jar and store in the fridge.

DIY BBQ Seasoning Mix

1. Mix together all ingredients and sprinkle on meats before grilling.

Taken from orwhateveryoudo.com  https://www.orwhateveryoudo.com/2020/03/sweet-chili-chicken-leg-quarters.html