Smoked Chicken Legs Recipe
Smoked chicken leg are tender, juicy, infused with that delicious smoke flavor, and slathered in our favorite barbecue sauce. Smoked meat normally takes a long time to cook, but with this recipe you can have dinner on the table in just over 1 hour!
Equipment
- Smoker
- Tongs
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry Brush
- Chef Knife
Ingredients
Chicken Leg
- 6 whole chicken leg
- barbecue sauce
Mixed Herbs Seasoning
- 1 tsp dry thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 4 tsp paprika
- 0.7 oz kosher salt
- 2 tbsp crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare a smoker with wood or pellets (preferably hickory or apple wood) to 275℉/135℃.
- Remove the giblets and clean the chicken legs. Dry with kitchen paper.6 whole chicken leg
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl.1 tsp dry thyme leaves, 2 tbsp onion powder, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp cumin, ground, 4 tsp paprika, 0.7 oz kosher salt, 2 tbsp crushed black pepper
- Sprinkle the rub over the tops and backs of the chicken pieces and rub into the skin to coat completely.
- To ensure accuracy, insert the probe into the thickest part of the chicken leg, making sure the safety line is completely immersed.
- Select poultry→ chicken→ leg in the parameters list. Set the target temperature to 165℉/74°C.
- Transfer the chicken legs into your preheated smoker, then securely close the lid.
- To begin the process, press the Start button on your phone. You will be notified when the chicken is ready to come out of the smoker.
- Using tongs, carefully remove the chicken legs and place on a heat resistant surface. Wrap with foil and let rest for at least 3 minutes. (Note: the internal temperature will continue to rise.)
- Carefully remove the probe.
- Brush the chicken legs with BBQ sauce or your favorite sauce and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1064kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 154gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 703mgSodium: 8460mgPotassium: 2464mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4374IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 12mg
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