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FORUM SPONSORS => Savor Spices => Topic started by: HighOnSmoke on July 22, 2014, 06:59:21 PM

Title: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: HighOnSmoke on July 22, 2014, 06:59:21 PM
The legs were marinated overnight in Wishbone Italian dressing.  I took them out of the marinade,
dried them off and seasoned them with Mo Rockin.  I put them back into the refrigerator to continue
to dry off and absorb the Mo Rockin.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00354_zps1dadcc59.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00354_zps1dadcc59.jpg.html)

Once I took them out of the refrigerator I decided to kick them up a notch. So I wrapped each leg in
some center cut hickory bacon.  The legs were then seasoned with Super Pig.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00357_zpse219a716.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00357_zpse219a716.jpg.html)

Put onto the Performer using KBB and a couple chunks of cherry wood.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00359_zps0c8f57ff.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00359_zps0c8f57ff.jpg.html)

After 10 minutes I went to check the temp of the grill since it was burning real hot to start.
I closed down the bottom vent some to bring the temp to around 375.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00361_zpse9796ccd.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00361_zpse9796ccd.jpg.html)

Legs are just about done so I added a pot of Bush Baked beans to the grill to heat up.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00363_zpsa3ba66c7.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00363_zpsa3ba66c7.jpg.html)

Legs are done!
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00366_zpsade6a5eb.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00366_zpsade6a5eb.jpg.html)

Plated with fried potatoes from last night’s leftover baked potatoes.
(http://i1131.photobucket.com/albums/m550/Michael_Coffman/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00369_zpsf862c625.jpg) (http://s1131.photobucket.com/user/Michael_Coffman/media/CHICKEN%20CATEGORY/Chicken%20Legs%20in%20a%20Blanket/DSC00369_zpsf862c625.jpg.html)

Chicken was delicious and the bacon took it over the top. It is really not something I will do every night,
even though you can never have enough bacon!
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: muebe on July 22, 2014, 07:12:09 PM
They look fantastic HOS!

I have made bacon wrapped chicken legs a few times and have found they are the best with the skin removed.

Did you leave the skin on or remove it?
Title: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: Pappymn on July 22, 2014, 07:33:16 PM
Boy does that look awesome. Great looking plate!
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: HighOnSmoke on July 22, 2014, 07:38:30 PM
Quote from: muebe on July 22, 2014, 07:12:09 PM
They look fantastic HOS!

I have made bacon wrapped chicken legs a few times and have found they are the best with the skin removed.

Did you leave the skin on or remove it?

I left the skin on Mike. It was definitely bite through and man the chicken was juicy. I did some bone in thighs before wrapped
in bacon and removed the skin. Really didn't think about it with the legs. Will have to try that next time and see if it makes a
difference.
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: teesquare on July 22, 2014, 07:59:15 PM
It is a good thing "The Colonel" ( the one in KY...NOT Col. Dee.... ;D) is not here anymore to see this...he would be flippin' out! :D :D :D LOOKS GREAT MIKE!
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: deestafford on July 22, 2014, 08:40:01 PM
Those look perfect.

Did you season under skin?  I've found a mixture of brown sugar and chili powder on the side of the bacon next to the leg is tasty also.

Dee
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: Saber 4 on July 22, 2014, 09:48:30 PM
Looks great, I'm going to have to put this on the to do list.
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: sliding_billy on July 22, 2014, 11:01:01 PM
Awesome looking bird.
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: Smokin Don on July 22, 2014, 11:03:19 PM
Great color on the legs and some good sides!!! Don
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: hikerman on July 22, 2014, 11:08:43 PM
Mike, I really like your legs! And the whole plate looks tasty!  :P
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: spuds on July 23, 2014, 01:11:07 AM
SUPERB!
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: pz on July 23, 2014, 01:13:44 AM
Looks fantastic, and I'll be taste even better - everything is better with bacon
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: Scallywag on July 23, 2014, 08:28:41 AM
Man that sure looks good! I need to try this....
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: TMB on July 23, 2014, 08:29:35 AM
 Those do look so good, making my mouth water looking at them
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: Pam Gould on July 23, 2014, 09:16:25 AM
WTG Mike..looking fabulous..you got a way with chickens.  Pam .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: N. Ontario Smoker on July 23, 2014, 10:14:48 AM
 I was cooking legs tonight. Saw these and had to take a pound of bacon out to try. Think I'll do the skinless.
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: drholly on July 23, 2014, 12:12:14 PM
What a great idea and meal! Will have to do this one soon. Thanks!
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: Smokerjunky on July 23, 2014, 04:03:45 PM
Sign me up for a 4-pack of those.  They look outstanding!
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: ACW3 on July 23, 2014, 08:22:38 PM
Mike,
Your legs look really good.  Tee's, not so much.

Art
Title: Re: Chicken Legs in a Blanket
Post by: Las Vegan Cajun on August 25, 2014, 08:02:28 PM
Great looking legs, gotta try that someday.  ;)