Name: New Orleans Lunchbox Restaurants Smoked Chicken Plate (Leg ¼) Recipe
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken leg quarters; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Onion powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar; 1 cup BBQ sauce (optional); 2 cups Wood chips for smoking (hickory or apple)

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Rinse the chicken leg quarters under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Prepare the Chicken

In a bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken leg quarters. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Season the Chicken

Soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

Prepare the Smoker

Place the soaked wood chips in the smoker. Once the smoker is ready, place the chicken leg quarters on the grill grates skin-side up. Close the smoker and smoke for about 2 to 2.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Smoking the Chicken

If using BBQ sauce, brush it on the chicken during the last 30 minutes of smoking.

Apply BBQ Sauce (optional)

Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Rest and Serve

Chicken leg quarters

Olive oil

Smoked paprika

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt

Black pepper

Apple cider vinegar

BBQ sauce (optional)

Wood chips for smoking (hickory or apple)

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Make Smoked Chicken Plate (Leg ¼) Recipe in just 3h . Indulge in our Smoked Chicken Plate featuring a tender, juicy leg quarter that's been expertly smoked to perfection. Each bite is infused with rich, smoky flavors and complemented by a side of tangy BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of sides, this dish promises a satisfying and mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more.

Smoked Chicken Plate (leg ¼) Recipe

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