How long to smoke chicen legs and breasts

[dwella]

Hi guys was wondering how long to smoke the above at about 250? I was thinking 2 hours I have just legs and 3 breasts that I am going to whip up for the grand kids. Thanks in advance.

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[moltenone]

two hours should be ok,just keep an eye on it.


Mark

 

[fire it up]

About 2-3 hours is usually what it takes me do smoke chicken.
If you can you want to cook at a higher temp than normal, shoot for 275-325 or smoke regular and hit it with some high heat the last 20 minutes or so, that way your skin won't turn out "rubbery"
As always, go by temp not time

 

[shooterrick]

Go to internal temp of 170. FDA says i think 165 but it seems a bit low to this old timer.

 

[travcoman45]

I'm with Rick, I do 170° with all my poultry. With brinin I ain't never had a dry piece yet.

 

[dwella]

Thanks guys most helpful. I will let you know here shortly

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[hoser]

I'd even go 175 on the dark meat...don't you hate it when that meat right near the joint just isn't quite done enough?

 

[dwella]

Well it turned out great. Thanks for all the info and temp wound up 177 and was very moist and tasty. Thanks again

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