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Finished smoked leg quarters on a sheet pan
James Strange

Smoked chicken leg quarters

5 from 19 votes
How to smoke chicken leg quarters using a pit barrel cooker
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 369
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken leg quarters
  • 1 Tablespoon Dry rub
  • 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce

Method
 

  1. Using a paper towel, pat the chicken leg quarters dry. Season generously with dry rub
  2. Light a fire in the smoker and adjust the fire to achive a steady temperature from 250F to 325F
  3. Add soaked wood chips to the fire
  4. Place the leg quarters into the smoker and cook to desired doneness (175 to 180F). If a sauce is desired, add your favorite BBQ 15 to 30 minutes before the leg quarters are done.
  5. When the leg quarters are done, remove from the smoker and let rest 10 minutes before serving.