Cajun Chicken Legs

These Cajun chicken legs use a bold dry rub made with Florida Pure Sriracha Infused Sea Salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, oregano, and thyme. The seasoning coats the chicken before grilling, creating a spicy, savory crust while the legs stay juicy inside. Sriracha Infused Sea Salt gives the rub heat and salinity in one ingredient, which works well with smoky grill flavor and classic Cajun-style spices. Serve these chicken legs for cookouts, game day, or weeknight grilling or with potato salad, slaw, rice, or roasted vegetables.

INGREDIENTS

-2 1/2 tsp Florida Pure Sriracha Infused Sea Salt
-2 tsp garlic powder
-2 1/2 tsp paprika
-1 tsp ground black pepper
-1 tsp onion powder
-1 tsp cayenne pepper
-1 tsp dried oregano
-1 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Chicken legs

Why Sriracha Infused Sea Salt Works in Cajun Chicken Legs

Sriracha-infused sea salt works in Cajun chicken because the recipe already leans on heat, garlic, paprika, and pepper. The infused salt adds a spicy tang while seasoning the chicken evenly. It helps the dry rub taste more layered without adding a wet sauce. Verify Sriracha Infused Sea Salt is still available before making it the primary product link.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Preheat grill on medium heat.
3. Drizzle the chicken legs with extra virgin olive oil and rub all over. Sprinkle the dry rub all over chicken until well coated.
4. Place the chicken legs on the hot grill. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they easily release from the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes longer. Repeat every 10 minutes or so and cook until the legs are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through, registering 160°F internal temp.
5. Transfer to a plate and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes.

FAQ:

Q: Can I bake these Cajun chicken legs instead?

A: Yes. Bake on a rack-lined sheet pan until cooked through and browned, then rest before serving.

Q: What if Sriracha Infused Sea Salt is not available?

A: Use Garlic Sea Salt with cayenne or paprika to keep the recipe close to the original spicy profile.