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Ancho-Chili Smoked BBQ Chicken Legs

Ancho-Chili Smoked BBQ Chicken Legs

By Dennis Prescott

Dennis the Prescott’s bold & spicy chicken recipe has rich & unique flavors that will make any spring cookout or weekend BBQ memorable.

Prep Time

8 Hours

Cook Time

2 Hours

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

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1 Tablespoonancho chile powder
2 Tablespoonbrown sugar
1/2 Tablespoonground espresso
1/2 Teaspoonground cumin
1 lime, zested
1 Tablespoonkosher salt
2 Tablespoonolive oil
8 Chicken, Legs
1/2 CupTraeger BBQ Sauce
1 Wholelime, cut into wedges
To Tasteflat-leaf parsley, chopped
Units of measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    In a small dish, stir together the ancho chili powder, brown sugar, espresso, cumin, lime zest, sugar, and salt. Massage the chicken legs all over with the olive oil.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Tablespoon ancho chile powder

    • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

    • 1/2 Tablespoon ground espresso

    • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin

    • 1  lime, zested

    • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

    • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt

    • 2 Tablespoon olive oil

    • 8  Chicken, Legs

  • Step 2

    Pour over the dry rub and massage all over the chicken until well coated. Cover and chill in the fridge overnight.

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Place chicken legs on grill grate and smoke for 1 hour.

  • Step 4

    Place chicken legs on grill grate and smoke for 1 hour.

    01:00

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • Step 5

    Increase the temperature to 350℉. Cook an additional hour, or until the juices run clear and the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165℉.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  • Step 6

    When there is 10 minutes of cooking time remaining, baste the chicken all over with the bbq sauce. Serve with fresh lime and garnish with flat-leaf parsley. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Cup Traeger BBQ Sauce

    • 1 Whole lime, cut into wedges

    • To Taste flat-leaf parsley, chopped

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