Smoked Chicken Legs

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Smoked Chicken Legs Recipe

With this simple recipe, you can enjoy tender, juicy, and flavorful smoked chicken legs. The spices and slow cooking in the smoker infuse the chicken with smoky and savory flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• kosher salt, 2 tbsp
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 chicken legs
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Time Needed

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Total Time: 3 hours, 10 minutes

Instructions

• Combine kosher salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl.
• Season the chicken legs with the seasoning mixture.
• Allow the chicken legs to marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the chicken legs on the smoker grates and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
• Remove the chicken legs from the smoker and set aside for 10 minutes to rest before serving.

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