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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar to create a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Coat the chicken leg quarters with the marinade thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for better flavor.
- 3
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Add your choice of wood chips for smoking (hickory or applewood work well).
- 4
Smoke the Chicken
Place the marinated chicken leg quarters in the smoker. Smoke for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 5
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your smoked chicken leg quarters!