Smoked Chicken Quarters

Servings: servings

Calories: 774cal

Preheat smoker to 275 F.
Pat chicken quarters with paper towels.
3 1/2 pounds chicken quarters
Combine all seasonings with the olive oil and whisk until completely mixed.
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Using gloved hands, rub oil mixture all over the chicken quarters.
Place prepared quarters on the smoker and close the lid. Smoke for 3 hours.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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In my experience, chicken quarters can really vary in size. The quarters we used in this recipe were a nice healthy size, but we’ve definitely seen smaller. Keep this in mind when shopping and when smoking, as smaller quarters may take less time to cook. The nutritional info will also vary depending on the size of your chicken quarters.
To crisp the skin of your smoked chicken quarters, you can pop them under the broiler in the oven for a couple of minutes (keep an eye on them) or heat them on a hot grill.
Chicken quarters are best when they reach an internal temperature of 175–185°F. Use a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the meat to gauge the temperature.

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Prep Time10

Cook Time3

Total Time3 10