Steps

• 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.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Cup jalapeño jelly or red pepper jelly

  • 1 Cup water

• Step 2

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

  Ingredients

  • 4  chicken legs

  • As Needed Traeger Chicken Rub

  • As Needed chili powder

• Step 3

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

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

• Step 4

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

  00:15

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

• Step 5

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

  00:30

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

• Step 6

  Switch the setting to Smoke and smoke for 1 hour.

  01:00

  Super Smoke

• Step 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!

  00:15

  300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  165 ˚F / 74 ˚C