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Spicy Mississippi Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken drumstick4 lb
- Peanut oil¼ cups
- Salt3 tbsp
- Sugar2 tbsp
- Paprika1 tbsp
- Smoked paprika1 tbsp
- Herbs de Provence1 tbsp
- Black pepper · ground½ tbsp
- Garlic · flakes½ tbsp
- Onion · flakes½ tbsp
- Cayenne pepper1 tsp
- White pepper1 tsp
- Chili flake · crushed1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the pellet smoker to 300°F (150°C) with pecan pellets.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and trim any unwanted skin or fat.
- Lightly brush each leg quarter with peanut oil.
- Mix the remaining seasoning ingredients in a jar and shake well.
- Put the seasoning in a shaker with large holes and coat each leg quarter with a medium-heavy layer.
- Cook on the grill until the thickest part of the thigh reads 175°F (80°C) on a thermometer. White meat needs 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Summarized from HowToBBQRight's video. Watch it for the details.
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