Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters
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4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
337 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters
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The best smoked chicken leg quarters recipe. No rubbery skin, juicy and delicious.
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Ingredients
- 6 chicken leg quarters
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 Tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, adjust the amount to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil for rubbing
- 1/2 cup cooking oil for frying; or butter
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 275F at the grate level.
- Rub the chicken with oil and evenly sprinkle the seasonings on both sides of each leg quarter. Get some seasonings under the skin. Pat down to make the seasonings stick.
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1/2 cup of cooking oil, or butter, over medium-high heat. In two batches, sear the chicken quarters, about 2 minutes per side or until the skin is golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to the smoker, skin side up.
- Smoke at 275F for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 185F to 190F.
- Remove the chicken from the smoker, let rest for 3 minutes and serve with your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
909mg
(38%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
577IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 577IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
36 reviews
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