Smoked Chicken Quarters

Instead of grilling, try smoking the Chicken Quarters this time. Use these few simple tips from BBQ Pit Boys - they’ll come out tender and moist every time.

• Chicken Quarters – 6-8, 1 ¼ lb. each
• Plastic Bag – 2 ½ gallon
• Italian Dressing – 1 bottle
• BBQ Sauce – 1 bottle

Ingredients for Marinade:

• Canola Oil – 2 cups
• Vinegar – ¼ cup
• Italian Seasoning – 2 teaspoons
• Salt – 1 tsp.
• Beer or water – 2 Tbsp.

Directions:

GETTING READY

• Wash and dry each piece of chicken
• Trim fat off but leave skin on
• Place chicken in a large baggie
• Combine ingredients of marinade in a bowl
• Stir in bottle of Italian dressing
• Pour marinade into plastic baggie
• Seal bag and rotate until well mixed
• Place bag of chicken in refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours

MAKING

• Bring smoker temperature to 275-300 degrees Fahrenheit
• Place leg quarters on smoker for one hour
• After one hour rotate chicken for even cooking
• Cook for another hour then flip so skin side is facing down
• Smoke for another 30 minutes
• Remove chicken from grill and place in a large bowl
• Cover chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce
• Place chicken back on smoker, skin side up for another 30 minutes
• Sauce again
• Continue to cook until skin reaches desired doneness

FINALIZING

• Remove from smoke and allow to rest for a few minutes

SERVING

• . Serve with potato salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob

Sit back, relax, and enjoy!!