Chicken Leg Quarters

[nofishfisherman]

Brought out the smoker again today and did chicken leg quarters. Bought 2 packs and did each one a little different. First pack I did a typical bbq rub and the other I did a more savory rub with more fresh herbs.

Smoked both for 2 1/2 hours at 250 degrees with apple wood in the charcoal smoker. During the smoke I sprayed them down with apple juice to retain moisture. I then finished them on the gas grill for 30 minutes and applied the sauce. For the bbq chicken I used Sweet Baby Rays Sweet Vadalia Onion sauce and for the savory I used a fresh herb mix that my wife made up. It included basil, chives, olive oil, a little cider vinegar, and maybe a few other things all pureed together.

Both turned out great, super moist and flavorful.

The finished product as they are finishing up on the gas grill.

[reinhard1]

They look very tasty. the green hind quarters would be a hit on St. Patty's day. good luck.

[Leaky]

Looking Good!!

[Dark Cloud]

Looking great! My favorite cut of the chicken...

[nofishfisherman]

Leg quarters are also one of my favorites, at under a $1/pound they are hard to beat.

The green sauce was pretty vivid right away and i thought they'd be good for St. Patty's. The green did fade some as they cooked though.