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Smoked Chicken Legs

Making Smoked Chicken Legs does not have to be complicated or intimidating. This recipe is simple, yet the outcome is to die for!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Smoked Chicken Legs
Servings: 4
Calories: 578kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Equipment

  • Pellet grill or offset smoker
  • Applewood, oak, pecan, or cherry wood chunks or pellets, depending on your smoker type

Ingredients

  • ½ cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 8-12 chicken legs

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mustard, Kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Add the chicken legs to the bowl, and rub them all over with the mustard and spices. If desired, transfer to a gallon-sized zip-top bag and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Although, the chicken can be added to the smoker as soon as it has finished preheating.
  • Preheat your smoker to 275° with your wood of choice.
  • Remove the chicken legs from the bag, place them directly on the smoker, and close the lid. Cook for about 45 minutes, then flip and rotate the placement of the chicken legs. Cook for about 45 minutes more.
  • When your chicken legs have reached an internal temperature of 165°F, remove them from the smoker and tent with aluminum foil for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 578kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 4048mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg