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Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

The best smoked chicken leg quarters recipe. No rubbery skin, juicy and delicious.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat smoker to 275F at the grate level.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Transfer the chicken to the smoker, skin side up.
  5. Smoke at 275F for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 185F to 190F.
  6. Remove the chicken from the smoker, let rest for 3 minutes and serve with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.