Smoked Chicken Quarters Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289kcal
This smoked chicken quarters recipe includes a dynamite dry rub and everything you need to get smokey chicken that is tender and juicy on the inside with crispy golden brown skin on the outside.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 chicken quarters
Smoked Chicken Rub
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
Instructions
- Set up the smoker and preheat it to 250℉ (121℃). Let the chicken come up to room temperature before going into the smoker.
- In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, chili, garlic, and chipotle powders along with the salt and pepper.2 tsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- Spread the rub on the chicken, taking the time to get it under the skin, around the legs, and into all of the nooks and crannies.4 to 6 chicken quarters
- Smoke the chicken quarters at 250℉ (121℃) for an hour and a half or so until the chicken has cooked all the way through, and the internal temperature has reached 165℉ (74℃).
- To crisp the skin up, place the quarters skin side down on a medium-high grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving it with a good BBQ sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1.4mg
