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Smoked Chicken Quarters

Follow this recipe for smoked chicken quarters with bite-through skin and meat so juicy you'll need extra napkins.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Christie Vanover

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken quarters
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp chicken rub
  • Duck Fat Spray
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce optional

Instructions

  • Season: Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel. Rub all over with oil and seasoning. If you have time, let this rest in the fridge overnight. If not, that's okay.
  • Charcoal or Gas Grill: Heat the grill to 275F degrees with an indirect heat zone. See above for setup and wood recommendations.
  • Pellet Grill: If you have a pellet grill, heat it to 325F degrees.
  • Smoke: Place the chicken on the grill skin side up. Smoke for 1 hour.
  • Spray: After the first hour, spray it with duck fat spray. This helps crisp up the skin.
  • Finish: Continue smoking for another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 195-200F degrees.
  • Optional Sauce: If you want to add sauce, brush it on during the last 15 minutes.

Notes

If you don't have duck fat spray, you can also use cooking oil spray. 

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg