Smoked Chicken Quarters
Delicious smoked chicken quarters prepared for pulled chicken, ideal for tacos and enchiladas.
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Equipment
- Woodfire grill
Ingredients
- chicken quarters
- avocado oil for spraying chicken
- Uncle Steve Shake, competition bird shake for seasoning
- smoky pecan pellets for smoking
Instructions
- Clean the chicken quarters and place them on a tray.
- Spray the chicken quarters with avocado oil on both sides to help the seasoning stick.
- Season both sides of the chicken with Uncle Steve Shake, ensuring all parts are covered.
- Insert temperature probes into different parts of the chicken to monitor cooking.
- Preheat the woodfire grill to 325°F.
- Place the chicken quarters on the grill and smoke for approximately 3 hours until they reach an internal temperature of 175-180°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for about 10-15 minutes.
- Shred the cooked chicken using gloves and add more seasoning if desired.
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Notes
- Let the chicken rest after cooking to ensure juices reabsorb before shredding.