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Finished smoked leg quarters on a sheet pan

Smoked chicken leg quarters

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
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leg quarters, smoker
Servings: 4
Calories: 369kcal
Author: James Strange

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Using a paper towel, pat the chicken leg quarters dry. Season generously with dry rub
  • Light a fire in the smoker and adjust the fire to achive a steady temperature from 250F to 325F
  • Add soaked wood chips to the fire
  • 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.
  • When the leg quarters are done, remove from the smoker and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 670mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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