APPS & SIDES

Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

Prep Time: 35 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs

Resting Time: 3 mins

Total Time: 2hours  40minutes 

These smoked chicken quarters are super juicy and tender. And they are infused with a delicious smoked flavor that just cannot be beaten.

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 8  leg quarters
  • 1  bottle  marinade
  • Pork & chicken rub
  • 1 cup  apple juice or water

Equipment

  • Z Grills Pellet Smoker
  • Z Grills Cherry Wood Pellets

Instructions

                                                                                            • Step 1: Rinse chicken and pat dry.
                                                                                              • Step 2: Marinade chicken in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight (preferred).
                                                                                              • Step 3: Once the chicken is marinated, sprinkle both sides with the rub.  
                                                                                              • Step 4: Prepare the grill on smoke. Set the temperature to 225°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
                                                                                              • Step 5: Place a small stainless steel pot of apple juice or water in the inside corner to help keep it moist.
                                                                                              • Step 6: Place chicken on your grill, skin side up, with lid closed.
                                                                                              • Step 7: Smoke for 2 hours or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of a thigh is 165°F.
                                                                                              • Step 8: Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Serving Sizes

 

  • 8  leg quarters
  • 1  bottle  marinade
  • Pork & chicken rub
  • 1 cup  apple juice or water

Equipment

  • Z Grills Pellet Smoker
  • Z Grills Cherry Wood Pellets