Smoked Chicken Quarters
Chicken quarters kissed with liquid smoke, paprika, and garlic powder, then seared until golden and juicy. Ready in under 20 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken quarters (thighs + legs), skin-on
- 2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper all over skin and under any flaps.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Lay chicken skin-side down in the skillet. Sear without moving 5–6 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
- 4
Flip chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook 6–8 minutes until internal temp hits 165°F at the thickest part.
- 5
Uncover, raise heat to medium, and cook 1–2 minutes until edges darken slightly and any pan liquids evaporate.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Rest 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer
- tongs
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