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Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons
salt
1 teaspoon
garlic powder
1 teaspoon
red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 pinch
cayenne pepper
4 pieces
chicken leg quarters
1 cup
wood chips, soaked
Instructions
STEP 1
Combine salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Toss chicken to coat. Cover and marinate in the fridge for 4-8 hours.
STEP 2
Set an electric smoker to 275°F (135°C) and keep the top vent closed three hours before cooking.
STEP 3
Place a chicken leg quarter on each of the four racks. Add water to the water pan and add two loads of soaked wood chips according to manufacturer’s instructions.
STEP 4
Smoke chicken until cooked through, about 2 1/2 hours, adding more wood chips hourly. Internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
298 calories
Servings:
4 servings
Carbohydrates:
1 g
Fat:
13 g
Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
41 g
Sugar:
0 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
10 minutes
Cook:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total:
2 hrs 40 mins