Description
Learn how to make perfectly smoked chicken legs that are juicy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Wood chips for smoking (hickory or applewood)
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken legs with the spice mixture evenly.
- Place the chicken legs in the smoker and add wood chips for flavor.
- Smoke the chicken legs for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken legs from the smoker and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken legs overnight.
- Experiment with different wood chips for varying flavors.
- Ensure the smoker maintains a consistent temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Smoked Chicken Legs