Smoked Chicken Quarters Recipe

Prep Smoker: Preheat the smoker to 225℉ and ensure the grill grates are clean.
Mix Dry Rub: Add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger to a small bowl; mix to combine.
Prep Chicken: Place 4 chicken leg quarters on a large plate or baking sheet, pat dry with paper towels and then drizzle with light olive oil; rub to coat. Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and rub to coat.
Smoke Chicken: Carefully set the seasoned chicken quarters directly on the grill grates of the smoker and let the chicken smoke for approx. 1 hour and 30 minutes or until their internal temperature at the thickest part of the meat reaches 158-160℉ (use a meat thermometer). Total smoke time will depend up on how thick your chicken quarters are and other variables - keep an eye on that internal temp.
Sear: To get a crispy outside, bring a gas grill to a medium-high heat and sear the chicken quarters with the skin-side down for about 2-3 minutes or until char marks form.
Rest + Serve: Remove from grill and let the meat rest for about 5-10 minutes and serve any way you want! We love using smoked shredded chicken to make our Easy Smoked Chicken Salad!