Grilled Teriyaki Beer Chicken

Grilled chicken legs marinated in a flavorful blend of beer, teriyaki, pepper, and sugar are tender and juicy with rich sweet, spicy, and savory notes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 412 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 1 cup teriyaki marinade
• 10 chicken legs, rinsed and patted dry
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup kosher salt
• 0.25 cup paprika

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Stir beer, brown sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and teriyaki marinade together in a bowl.

Step 3

Rub chicken all over with oil. Poke several holes in leg flesh with a fork. Arrange in a single layer in a glass dish. Pour marinade over chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off any excess liquid. Discard marinade.

Step 5

Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink and juices run clear, turning one-quarter turn every 5 minutes, 20 to 25 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of leg should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).