Smoked Chicken Leg Quarters

Step 1

Add your favorite wood chips to the smoker and preheat it to 250 degrees F.I used cherry wood, but feel free to use your favorite type of wood chip.

Step 2

Add the dry rub seasonings to a small bowl and mix to fully combine.

Step 3

Pat the chicken legs dry with paper towels.

Step 4

Spread the dry rub generously over the chicken, making sure to season all sides of the chicken quarters for a well-balanced flavor.

Step 5

To achieve the best flavor, let the seasoned chicken set for 30 minutes to give the dry rub time to penetrate the chicken and marinate it with the seasonings. This also gives the chicken time to come to room temperature prior to putting it in the smoker.*This step gives the rub time to soak into the skin and meat, but if you're in a hurry it can be skipped.

Step 6

Place the seasoned chicken in a shallow foil pan and place the pan on a shelf in the preheated smoker and cook the chicken for 2½ hours or until an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees is reached.*Alternatively, you can place the chicken directly on the rack in the smoker, placing a drip pan on the rack below the chicken.

Step 7

Slather the chicken in my semi-homemade barbecue sauce or your favorite brand of sauce.