Grilled Turkey Legs
Grilled Turkey Legs are a great alternative to a traditional roasted turkey for your holiday feast. Simple to make and so delicious too.
Servings 6
Calories 1122kcal
Equipment
- gas grill
Ingredients
- 6 turkey legs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 3 teaspoons black pepper coarse
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Melt the butter and combine the seasonings with the melted butter in a small bowl.
- Brush the seasoning mixture onto the turkey legs and set aside and allow them to come to room temperature while you preheat the grill to 400° F.
- Spray the entire turkey leg with cooking spray and place them directly onto the grill over direct heat.
- Rotate the legs a quarter turn every 5 minutes to sear the outside of the legs.
- Turn the grill down to 300° F (indirect heat) and cook until the internal temperature is 165° F. Continue to rotate legs every 5 minutes while cooking.
- Remove from the grill and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1122kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 133g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 522mg | Sodium: 1668mg | Potassium: 1912mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 12mg | Net Carbohydrates: 2g