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.
Grilling Times. The amount of cooking time depends on the size and thickness of your chicken legs and thighs. The legs may take 35 to 45 minutes, while thighs will cook in 12 to 15 minutes, according to Better Homes and Gardens magazine. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit when a meat thermometer is inserted into the thickest part.