Smoked Chicken Quarters (Pellet Smoker Recipe) + Video
Smoked Chicken Quarters are juicy and tender on the inside with crispy skin on the outside. Make this smoker recipe using any type of smoker!
Ingredients
- 10 pounds chicken leg quarters
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar aka course
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 275°F. Pat the chicken leg quarters down with paper towels to get any excess liquid off, lay them out on a sheet tray or work surface.
- In a small bowl mix together the chipotle powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, coarse sugar, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, and pepper. Generously rub the chicken leg quarters with the spice mix, try to get under the skin if you can.
- Place the leg quarters directly onto the smoker grates. Smoke for 2-3 hours. Chicken is ready when an internal temperature reaches 165°F. However, for extra tender fall off the bone chicken quarters, let them cook until an internal temperature reaches 180°-190°F
Video
Notes
At 225°F degrees, you should smoke the chicken leg quarters for four hours.
If smoking at 275°F, you will need to cook your chicken for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
At 300°F, you should smoke the chicken leg quarters for one hour and 45 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 1446cal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 105g | Fat: 107g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 630mg | Sodium: 1690mg | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 5mg