Smoked Leg Quarters with Fresh Herbs Recipe

Name: Smoked Leg Quarters with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 6 chicken leg-thigh quarters

Servings: persons

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
6 chicken leg-thigh quarters

1
Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended.
2
Reserve 1/2 cup of marinade for basting and then pour the remainder into a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag.
3
Add the chicken and turn to coat.
4
Cover the dish or seal the bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.
5
Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking.
6
When the temperature is approximately 300F, remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the grill, skin side up, away from the coals.
7
Cook for 45 minutes, then flip the chicken, baste with the reserved marinade, and cook for an additional 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175F.
8
A plastic sealable freezer bag is your best option for marinating foods.
9
These bags are nonreactive and mess free.
10
Place the food and marinade into the bag, press to remove air, and seal tight.
11
Place the bag into a bowl or on a rimmed plate just in case of leaks and put it in the refrigerator.
12
No flipping and turning are required.
13
Better yet, there is no cleanup.
14
Indirect heat
15
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824

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Smoked Leg Quarters with Fresh Herbs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Leg Quarters with Fresh Herbs

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