Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 8 hours.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Three hours before cooking, set an electric smoker to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions. Keep the top vent closed.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'When ready to cook, place 1 chicken leg quarter on each of the four wire racks. Place racks into the smoker; add water to the water pan. Add two loads soaked wood chips according to the manufacturer's instructions and open the vent.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Smoke in the preheated smoker according to manufacturer's instructions until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 2 ½ hours, adding more wood chips after each hour of cooking. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers, near but not touching bone, should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)