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Smoked Chicken Legs and Thighs


  • Author: Chef Sara

Description

Wood Selection:Usehickory for a bold smoky taste, applewood for a mild sweetness, or cherry for a fruity note.Crispy Skin Tip:Increase the temperature to350°F for the last 10 minutesto crisp up the skin.Spicy Variation:Addextra cayenne or a drizzle of hot honeyfor a fiery kick.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken legs (drumsticks)
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce (optional, for glazing)

Instructions

    Notes

    Wood Selection:Usehickory for a bold smoky taste, applewood for a mild sweetness, or cherry for a fruity note.Crispy Skin Tip:Increase the temperature to350°F for the last 10 minutesto crisp up the skin.Spicy Variation:Addextra cayenne or a drizzle of hot honeyfor a fiery kick.