Pit Boss Smoked Chicken Quarters
These Pit Boss smoked chicken quarters are one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is tender and juicy, with crispy skin and a rich smoky flavor. Rub the seasoning on, and let the smoker handle the rest!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 4 chicken quarters (chicken leg quarters)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- your favorite BBQ sauce (optional)
Chicken Quarters Spice Rub
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken quarters dry with a paper towel.
- Brush olive oil over the entire chicken covering the top, bottom, and sides.
- Make the dry rub by combining smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or shaker. Generously coat each chicken piece with the dry rub.
- Let the rub sit on the chicken while you preheat your pellet grill to 250℉,
- Place seasoned chicken quarters directly on the grill grates, skin side down. Close the lid and smoke at 250℉ for one hour.
- Flip the chicken quarters over, and continue to cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165℉ in the thickest part, not touching the bone. If you want BBQ sauce, brush it on the thighs and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove the chicken quarters from the Pit Boss grill and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Let the dry rub sit on the chicken for 30 minutes before smoking.
- Apply dry rub underneath the chicken skin for extra flavor.
- Cook by temperature, not by time, as all smokers cook differently.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
