Digging the Dark Meat

[McGurk]

I gotta say: Chicken Leg Quarters are my grill choice of the summer!  I have grilled them up on gas and on charcoal, and haven't been disappointed yet.  If they have an issue, it would be that they take some time to prep and cook.  I like to "dry them out" before grilling by prepping them the day beforehand.  Thaw, rinse and pat them dry with paper towels, and liberally season them (McCormicks Chipotle roasted Garlic grill mates seasoning has been a favorite) on both sides and under the skin if possible.  Let them sit uncovered in the fridge (off of the pan with a wire rack if possible) overnight.

Start grilling an hour before meal time, and cut them up into drummies and thighs after their done.   I like to grill them low at around 275-300 deg for a minimum of 45 minutes (an hour is better if you can stand it!). Get some good color on them and just keep flipping every 8-10 minutes or so.  There will be a LOT of fat coming off of them so watch for flareups, and the enormous amount of heavenly-smelling smoke coming off will draw in all of your neighbors, so make sure to cook more than you plan on eating.  Cut them up after their done, and the kiddos will love the drumsticks while everyone else gorges on the tasty, tasty dark meat in the thighs. 

[snow1]

I'm with ya on legs and thighs,If I have time I'll brine over night in salt/sugar water,most often I'll also use wood chunks over the coals,used a burbon/oak the other night,great flavor,pecan is another that gives a nice lite smoke flavor.

[dew2]

We were just talkin about chickie quarters! They are our favs also so sweet an juicy!! I lift the skin without tearing it and add spices an butter under the skin.Then make sure they are dry for a good crisp skin MMMM

[Boar]

great stuff. thanks for the remi der. gota do dat.

[LPS]

That is a great idea for the weekend.  I do thighs or quarters for 40 min at 400 on my Daniel Boone.  Mainly because it is easy to remember.  :-)  It usually ends up 50 min by the time we get ready..

[glenn57]

My likes any anatomy parts if chickie!  Feathered or otherwise!!!

[Reinhard]

Ya, dark meat is my favorite also.  But I do love wings which is white meat.  I'm so tired of boneless breasts right now with all the diet stuff I've made recently.  good luck.

[glenn57]

reiny......sounds like you need to go out on a good cheating drunk!!!!!!!!!!! of nuttin but bad food!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Reinhard]

Ya, your right!!!  Even my wife is getting tired of boneless breasts regardless how I prepare them.  I make some good stuffed breasts with my sauce over them and a good bacon wrap, but those will have to wait for awhile.  Grand kids this weekend so it's spaghetti for two nights LOL.  Good change though.  Tomorrow my wife said for me to make some burgers and I will be making some special one's.  good luck.

[ThunderLund78]

Take that Spaghetti and make Zucchini boats, RH!