A simple recipe that's kid-friendly while still appealing to adults. Goes REALLY well with my
Georgia Gold BBQ Sauce. The real key here is the ginger in the chicken rub ... it definitely brings something unique to the party.
I brined the legs overnight in my standard smoked chicken brine and used the following rub after a drizzle of lemon-infused olive oil:
JOE'S CHICKEN LEG RUB3/4 Cup dark brown sugar
1/2 Cup white sugar
1/2 Cup smoked paprika
1/4 Cup ancho chili powder
1/4 Cup kosher salt
1/4 Cup garlic powder
2 Tbsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp ground ginger
2 Tbsp onion powder
2 Tsp crushed rosemary
2 Tsp cayenne pepper
1 Tsp ground mustard
1 Tsp cumin
After being vigorously rubbed, I held them in the fridge for two hours on an open sheet pan to dry slightly. I then applied a light second sprinkling of the rub before putting them in the smoker at 250 for two hours over four ounces of oak. After being removed, they were put under a broiler for a few minutes to crisp the skin and then served with sauce on the side. Enough heat to interest the adults, enough sweetness to intrigue a birthday party of 15 three-year-olds ...
