Step

• 1

  Combine the jelly and water in a sauce pan and simmer on the stove top for about 10 minutes or until it reaches a medium-thick consistency.

• 2

  Season the chicken quarters with the Chicken Rub and chili powder.

• 3

  Start the Traeger and preheat to 300 degrees F, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  00:15

• 4

  Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 15 minutes, lid closed.

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  00:15

• 5

  Baste the chicken legs with the pepper syrup. Turn the legs over and baste every 15 minutes for 30 minutes.

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  00:30

• 6

  Switch the setting to Smoke and smoke for 1 hour.

  01:00

  Super Smoke

• 7

  Switch back to 300 degrees F for the last 15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, to finish the glaze. Remove and serve while hot. Enjoy!

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C

  00:15