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Smoked chicken leg quarter on the grate of a smoker.

Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: smoked chicken leg quarters, smoked chicken quarters
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Smoking: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Victor
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

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg