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Smoked Chicken Quarters

Classic smoked leg quarters with crispy skin.

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🔪 Prep Time 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
👥 Servings 4
Smoked Chicken Quarters

Leg quarters are economical, easy to cook, and absolutely delicious when smoked. Each person gets a leg and thigh combo - a complete, satisfying serving. The dark meat takes smoke beautifully and stays moist even for beginners.

These are perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget. Backyard BBQs, casual dinners, or any time you need to feed a lot of people without breaking the bank. Everyone loves leg quarters.

Classic BBQ sides are the way to go - coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, corn bread. Keep things casual and plentiful since this is crowd-feeding food. Set up a sauce station with various BBQ sauces.

Keep the seasoning simple or go bold - quarters can handle it. A basic BBQ rub works great. Cajun is fantastic. Even just salt and pepper lets the smoke shine. Sauce at the end is optional but delicious.

Dark meat should hit 175°F for proper texture. Quarters are forgiving - they'll stay moist even if you go a bit over. Spritz occasionally to keep the surface moist. Rest briefly before serving.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season quarters with rub. Try Plowboys Yardbird Rub for extra flavor.

  2. 2

    Smoke at 275°F for 2-2. 5 hours.

  3. 3

    Spritz hourly with vinegar.

  4. 4

    Done at 175°F internal. Use an instant-read thermometer for accuracy.

  5. 5

    Rest 10 minutes before serving.