Weather information for Captiva Island, Florida. Perhaps you already know that Captiva is subtropical, that its location miles into the Gulf of Mexico moderates the climate year-round, so it's never sweltering hot in the summer and never bitter cold in the winter.
I refer to these directions when grilling the leg quarters. I leave skin on & close grill while grilling the 3 minutes per side. Them move to indirect heat for 35 minutes and baste both sides grilling for the last 10 minutes.
Set the chicken legs on the hottest side of the grill. If you use charcoal, place the legs over the coals. Sear the chicken until browned, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.Move the chicken to the cooler side of the grill. The outer portions of the grill are typically cooler than the center. Close the grill. Grill the legs for 35 minutes, or until they measure 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant-read thermometer.ear the chicken until browned, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Move the chicken to the cooler side of the grill. The outer portions of the grill are typically cooler than the center. Close the grill. Grill the legs for 35 minutes, or until they measure 165 degrees Fahrenheit with an instant-read thermometer.