By: Author Nicole Johnson
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Categories Chicken, Recipes, Traeger Recipes
These Traeger Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters are simple to make and have a big bold seasoning mix and crispy skin. Plus, these are super economical! One of the least expensive cuts of chicken and the meat is dark and delicious.
Chicken Leg Quarters
It’s time to start thinking about warmer weather and all that goes hand in hand with it. GRILLING!!!!!
I am so ready for this, I sometimes just HAVE got to grill something to fool myself into believing that nicer weather is just around the corner, andmy Traeger Grilled Chicken Leg Quarters fills that bill, perfectly!
Using a combination of Togarashi and Korean Barbecue, this recipe for easy grilled chicken leg quarters is so good! If you don’t have those particular rubs, you can use your favorite chicken rub that you have on hand. The recipe is very forgiving.
These are grilled on my Traeger wood-pellet grill at 400 degrees, and it comes out with perfectly crispy skin and tender, juicy meat.
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How long does it take to grill leg quarters?
It depends! Always cook to temp and not for time! 165° for chicken, plan up to an hour (but could take longer you never know!) Insert meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, and be careful not to touch the bone.
Need more Traeger Chicken Recipes? I’ve got them here!
When are leg quarters done?
They are done when they reach 165°F internally. Use a high-quality meat thermometer to measure!
How to grill chicken leg quarters
Grilling chicken is easy to do. Just make sure that you are grilling over indirect heat (which is what you are already doing on a Traeger), and you turn them fairly frequently, you can be sure you’re going to get great results.
- Preheat your grill.
- Season your chicken.
- Place chicken, skin side down, over indirect heat and grill for 25 to 30 minutes turning every 10minutes.
- Crank the grill up to high heat for 10 additional minutes, 5 minutes per side, to finish it off, and always check to make sure that the internal temperate is at least 165°. Chicken legs and thighs have the bone in so will take longer to cook than breasts.
What are the best sides to serve with this dish?
I like to serve this easy chicken dish with some rice and vegetables, myself. It is simple, lets you use your favorite sauce to top it, and everyone gets to customize according to what they’d like.
Some ideas for great sides are:
- Instant Pot Basmati Rice
- Instant Pot Stick of Butter Rice
What drinks work well with grilled chicken?
If you are serving a crowd, you may want a beverage or two to offer also.
I suggest my Strawberry White Wine Spritzer, or if you prefer to serve an after dinner drink, with my Homemade Kahlua Coffee Liqueur here are sooooo many options, such as White Russians, espresso, Kahlua on the rocks, and Irish Whiskey Frozen co*cktails.
Add a splash to my Homemade Vanilla Sweet Creamfor an after-dinner coffee with a kick!
Get more delicious chicken recipes for the Traeger here!
- Traeger BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Greek Chicken Marinade
- Traeger Baked Cheddar Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Traeger Butterflied Chicken Legs
- Traeger Vietnamese Chicken Thighs
- Chicken Paprikash
- Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Smoked Butter Chicken Thighs
- Traeger Chicken Pot Pie
- Traeger Chicken Teriyaki
- Traeger Grilled Nashville Hot Chicken
- Sweet Chili Chicken Leg Quarters
Yield: 8 servings
These delicious grilled chicken leg quarters are coated in copious amounts of seasoning rub, and then grilled on my wood-pellet grill. Tender, juicy, and super flavorful; your whole family is going to LOVE this economical meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rest Time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 chicken leg quarters
- LOTS of seasoning rub
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 400°.
- Season your chicken with LOTS of seasoning rub. Pick your favorite! I like Spiceology's Korean BBQ and Togarashi, as well as the Kendrick BBQ rub, personally.
- Place skin-side up on the grill, and grill for 15 minutes. Flip and grill an additional 10 minutes. When the chicken gets to about 150°, crank up the grill to high and finish off the grilling until the internal temperature is 165°.
- Pull off the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 475Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 328mgSodium: 300mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 62g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
Nicole Johnson
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Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.
