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Peach BBQ Grilled Turkey Legs

These peach BBQ grilled turkey legs are the perfect summertime meat treat. Slathered with a homemade peach BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection.

Peach BBQ Grilled Turkey Legs garnished with parsley.

I love grilling meat but often times turkey is overlooked!

Now, I’m not about to go grilling a whole turkey (which I’m sure is good but my grill isn’t big enough) but these grilled turkey legs are just perfect!

I paired these delicious turkey legs with a homemade peach BBQ sauce that is tangy and sweet and perfect on these drumsticks!

If you’re not a fan of turkey legs you could also try my Grilled Sweet and Sour Turkey Kebabs!

Peach BBQ Grilled Turkey Legs on a large serving platter.

INGREDIENTS FOR GRILLED TURKEY LEGS

  • Olive oil
  • Fresh peaches
  • Yellow onion
  • Jalapeno pepper
  • Garlic
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Maple syrup
  • Bourbon
  • Brown sugar
  • Dijon mustard
  • Spices like ginger, chili powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper
  • Chicken legs/drumsticks

USING PEACH BBQ SAUCE

For this recipe, I made a quick homemade peach BBQ sauce that pairs perfectly with turkey.

However, if you don’t have any turkey on hand you can use delicious homemade sauce on chicken, fish, and even shrimp!

SEASONING OPTIONS FOR TURKEY LEGS

Seasoning turkey legs can add a lot of flavor to your grilled, roasted, or baked turkey legs. Here are some seasoning options and combinations to consider:

Poultry Seasoning:

  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Sage
  • Thyme
  • Rosemary
  • Marjoram

Herb and Garlic:

  • Garlic powder
  • Rosemary
  • Thyme
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Lemon zest

Cajun Seasoning:

  • Paprika
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Oregano
  • Thyme

Lemon Herb:

  • Lemon juice or zest
  • Dill
  • Parsley
  • Chopped fresh basil
  • Garlic
  • Salt and pepper

Barbecue Rub:

  • Brown sugar
  • Smoked paprika
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder

Tandoori Spice Blend:

  • Garam masala
  • Ground cumin
  • Ground coriander
  • Paprika
  • Turmeric
  • Ginger
  • Garlic

Soy Ginger Glaze:

  • Soy sauce
  • Grated fresh ginger
  • Garlic
  • Honey
  • Sesame oil
  • Red pepper flakes

Lime and Cilantro:

  • Lime juice and zest
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Cumin
  • Salt and pepper

Feel free to mix and match these seasonings to create your unique flavor profiles. You can also adjust the quantities of each seasoning to suit your taste.

Don’t forget to use salt and pepper as a base, as they enhance the overall flavor of the turkey legs.

Enjoy experimenting and creating delicious turkey leg dishes!

A can of beans on a sheet pan next to grilled turkey legs.

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These peach bbq grilled turkey legs are the perfect summertime meat treat. Slathered with a homemade peach bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.

Peach BBQ Grilled Turkey Legs

These peach bbq grilled turkey legs are the perfect summertime meat treat. Slathered with a homemade peach bbq sauce and grilled to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized sauce pan add olive oil and set over medium high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot add the peaches, onion and jalapeño pepper. Sauté till the onions and peaches are soft. Remove from the heat.
  • In a blender add the peach mixture as well as the remaining ingredients minus the turkey legs. Blend until smooth.
  • Add back to the sauce pan and cook down until thickened and warmed throughout, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat your grill to medium heat.
  • Season your turkey legs with salt and pepper and add to the grill.
  • Cook for 45 minutes, rotating the turkey leg every 10 minutes.
  • Baste with the peach bbq sauce and continue grilling and basting until the turkey legs reach an internal temperature of 180 degrees F. This should take about 15-20 more minutes.
  • Full cooking time on the turkey could vary depending on size.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 1151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 134g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 481mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 2059mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 438IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 12mg
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword bbq turkey legs, grilled turkey legs, peach bbq sauce, turkey legs on the grill
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Charlotte herbert

Saturday 14th of July 2018

Making this today. Is it supposed to look like applesauce/baby food while cooking the sauce?

Angie | Big Bear's Wife

Thursday 21st of April 2016

I'm so ready for grilling season but I'm also sad because we're in the new apartment and we can't have a grill here! So sad. I guess I'm going to have to go to my parents house to make these Peach BBQ Grilled Turkey Legs!!!

Renee - Kudos Kitchen

Monday 11th of April 2016

I can hardly wait for grilling season here in the Midwest. Your peach BBQ turkey legs will make an early (and often) appearance on our grill.

Rachel Cooks

Saturday 9th of April 2016

These are the most gorgeous turkey legs I have ever seen. And I love the peach!

Roxana

Saturday 9th of April 2016

That Peach BBQ sauce is making me dream of summer! It looks so good!

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