Step 1

Create brine solution by dissolving salt and sugar in water and adding garlic. Place chicken legs in a large non-reactive bowl and pour brine solution until chicken is fully submerged.

Step 2

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 3

Combine all BBQ sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

Step 4

Reduce heat and let sauce simmer uncovered for at least 30 mins (longer if you want it to be thicker), stirring often.

Step 5

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 6

Line a large cookie sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 7

Remove chicken legs from brine solution and pat dry; arrange in one layer on cookie sheet.

Step 8

Using a pastry brush, brush first layer of BBQ sauce onto chicken.

Step 9

Bake for 15-30 mins while basting with additional BBQ sauce.

Step 10

Turn chicken legs over, baste with more BBQ sauce and cook for additional 15-30 mins or until internal temperature reaches 180-degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

Step 11

When chicken legs are done, garnish with minced scallions.