Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make grilled chicken leg quarters? Take your chicken leg quarters, rinse them well, and pat them dry with paper towels. If you're using frozen chicken, take it out of the freezer ahead of time and let it thaw at room temperature. Debone the meat, pulling it off the bone — this way it marinates better and cooks through nicely on the grill.

2. Step 2:

   

   Lay the chicken out in a single layer on a flat surface and season both sides with salt to taste. You can also stir the salt straight into the mayonnaise and add it to the meat that way — whatever's easiest for you. Peel and rinse the onions.

3. Step 3:

   

   Grate the onions and use a sieve or cheesecloth to separate the onion juice from the pulp.

4. Step 4:

   

   Put the chicken in a deep bowl or pot. Pour in the onion juice and add the mayonnaise and ground black pepper. Add any of your favorite spices, too, if you like.

5. Step 5:

   

   Mix everything together well and let it marinate somewhere cool — the refrigerator is best — for an hour or more. I usually let it go for 3 to 5 hours.

6. Step 6:

   

   Light the grill. Once the wood has burned down to coals, you're ready for the next step. Arrange the chicken pieces on a clean, dry grate.

7. Step 7:

   

   Set the grate over the coals.

8. Step 8:

   

   Cook the chicken, flipping it from side to side every so often. Grill until it's golden brown and cooked through.

9. Step 9:

   

   Grilled chicken usually takes 20 to 40 minutes, depending on how large your pieces are and how hot your coals are. To check for doneness, cut into a piece with a thin, sharp knife — if the juices run clear, it's ready! Just don't leave it on the coals too long, or the chicken can dry out.

10. Step 10:

    

    Done! Serve the grilled chicken hot with vegetables, salads, pickles, and whatever else you like.