Fig BBQ Chicken

 

3-3½ lbs. chicken legs

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. pepper

1-2 tbsp. butter

 

Rinse off chicken legs and let rest on paper towels, pat dry.  Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and paprika. Place spiced pieces of chicken on a rack to dry while preparing the cast iron skillet. 

 

Heat oven to 350º and place cast iron skillet in oven to heat up. When oven is at temperature, remove from oven, (careful it’s hot) and add butter. Swirl around to melt and distribute.

 

Place chicken in cast iron meaty side down, and return to oven.  Cook 30 minutes and flip the chicken legs over.  Return to oven for 15 minutes.  Spoon prepared Fig BBQ/Mustard sauce over chicken and cover.  Cook an additional 15 minutes or just until bubbly.  Serve with favorite sides.