Easy Smoked Chicken Legs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 2 Hours

Servings: 8 persons

Ingredients

• 14 chicken legs
• 2 cups BBQ sauce

Directions

1. To Brine: Add 8 cups of water with ¼ cup salt and 2 teaspoons of each garlic powder, onion powder and sage rub. Place the chicken legs in a large container and pour the mixture on the top and refrigerate for several hours.
2. Take out the brine and cleanse the chicken with running water. Pat it dry.
3. Preheat your smoker to 275 F in advance. Add Applewood pallets to the hopper.
4. Place the dry chicken legs on the smoker rack and cook for 1 ½ hours.
5. Slather BBQ sauce on one side and increase the temperature to 350 F and then cook for 12 to 15 more minutes.
6. Turn the side to slather another side with BBQ sauce. Cook until a meat thermometer reflects 165 F.
7. Remove & let sit for 5 to 10 minutes prior to serving.