Honey Chipotle Chicken Quarters | Grilled Chicken with Honey Chipotle Sauce on Big Green Egg

Honey Chipotle Chicken Grilled on Big Green Egg with a Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce
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Chicken leg quarters are excellent on the grill and are a great choice for feeding a lot of people on a budget. For this recipe I combine smoky chipotle peppers and honey to kick up the taste.
You can find Leg Quarters at any grocery store; the ones I bought were frozen in a 4lb bag. Just let them slow thaw in the refrigerator overnight and they’ll be ready to go the next day.
There’s not much trimming to do on the leg quarter, but I do remove any unwanted fat or skin from the bone side of the meat.
For the seasoning I’m using 1 cup of my AP Rub (Salt, Pepper, & Garlic), 1 Tablespoon of Ground Chipotle Pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Ground Cumin.
Place these ingredients in a ziplock bag and shake it to combine. Pour the rub into a dredge shaker and sprinkle the seasoning on all sides of the chicken.
Any grill or smoker set up for indirect heat can be used for this cook. I’m firing up my XL Big Green Egg with a good bed of Royal Oak Lump coal and a few chunks of pecan wood for smoke.
The cooking temp needs to be around 325⁰ to get the skin soft and bite through. Once it’s up to temp place the leg quarters directly on the cooking grate and insert a probe thermometer into the meat.
I use a Smoke by Thermoworks set up with the new wifi Gateway to watch these temps on my cellphone. It’s really handy when you’re away from the pit.
Once the internal temperature reaches 170⁰ it’s time to glaze. I use 2 cups of Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce (any quality sauce can be substituted), ¼ cup of Honey, and 2 whole chipotle peppers in Adobe sauce.
Place these ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Brush over both sides of the leg quarters and continue to cook until the internal temp reaches 175⁰. Remove each one from the grill and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving.
The smoky heat from the Chipotle Pepper and the sweetness from the Honey turn these leg quarters into something special!
For Killer Hogs BBQ Sauce, Rub and Competition BBQ equipment, visit: h2qshop.com/
Honey Chipotle Chicken

[@dewayneandrews642]

Love the video Malcolm... We ( my family ) eats alot of chicken 🐔 ; especially leg quarters.. I'm goin to give your seasoning blend a try.. Keep up the good work & step by step tutorial on the way u prep & cook

[@emmgeevideo]

I made this recipe last night and my wife had to tell me to shut up. I kept walking around the house saying, "Man, that was so good..." for about an hour. I mixed the chicken quarters with some wings. Man, that was so good...

[@stoneyface65]

Somebody should make a montage of Malcon trying the food. Its my favorite part.

[@rickmoderie4213]

He takes a bite while he looks to the right, closes his eyes and tells how they taste.

[@gwchambers]

Him taking a bite of the bacon burnt ends is the best ever

[@evancleland1775]

Agreed. MALCOM... DO THIS

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[@matthewrs7]

Malcom has become my legend for getting the time and temperatures for all BBQ, I also love at the end how he got the perfect spot first try to cut and separate the leg from the thigh. Usually takes me a few corrections to get around the bone.

[@bryanfox2735]

I love chicken quarters on a smoker!!! Sooo good!! 👀💪🇺🇸😎💯

[@nepcruz72]

Malcom is def the best in the BBQ cook industry 💯💯

[@BoT-mr8rw]

Your the best BBQ on KZbin. Great job. I watch every video.

[@Cwright2s1187]

Hey Malcolm, Been watching all your videos since the beginning, love em all!....Gonna show up at one of your events one day and thank you in person!

[@am0767]

i tried this on my Weber genesis E330 gas grill. and it worked! i got some smoke going by using a smoke box and had the burners on the ends going enough to maintain the heat at 350 degrees. and i cooked it using indirect heat and just like you did malcom, i didnt have to turn them once! they had a real nice and uniform color all the way around (just like yours did ). very simple to make. and they were great!!

[@curtistinemiller1560]

I love Barbecue chicken quarters,the most juicest part of the chicken,Thanks for the recipe....

[@BigLou956]

Those quarters look amazing.... I like the way they look withought any grill marks and that glaze make them look even better...

[@SouthernCoastalCookingTM]

man thats some good looking chicken

[@deanvoss7098]

THE BEST Bbq channel on the web

[@AlbertaBoy247]

Made this with a whole chicken last night.... SOOOOO GOOD! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@Matthitizidu]

Love Malcom. One thing I’d say after cooking chicken for 22 years in the grill. Brine your chicken! If you brine it for 24 hours do it. If you can only brine for an hour or two do that. Brine is the key to your next step up the ladder.

[@paulb2087]

The color on those chicken legs is unbelievable nice work love the videos

[@rueridge7597]

Paul B Order his BBQ sauce. Also rubs. He's mastered the right combo of spices for flavor and just as important appearance. I use his sauce straight and in many combinations for just this reason. You sell the sizzle not the steak. People open the pan or foil and gasp. "Oh Lord that looks amazing" Link to his stuff above.

[@bakinjoo]

‘Pretty diggum neat’. Malcom - I love you

[@raystlouis]

I'm making this right now. Thanks for your videos and how descriptive you were in this one. I'm almost at the glaze phase and am already in love with the scent. My neighbors must hate me (except the one who also has a BGE!) .. All thanks largely to your amazing recipes. 👍🍻 Liked and subbed. Cheers from Canada.

[@anthonyblair1465]

Nice job Malcolm 👍

[@BigLove101]

Great video! That bbq sauce would make a great marinade as well. Gonna try this out.

[@solomonsilal3180]

Nice one I never miss ur any episode they are awesome and the way u do the presentation that's unique

[@ambuehl986]

I don't get to cook much, but I always enjoy your videos. Thanks!

[@rodanderson6006]

I tried this a few weeks ago on a Traeger smoker and they were OUTSTANDING! WOW.

[@pewpeww556]

Malcom must have came and peeked in my fridge and seen the chicken quarters I just bought. Perfect timing!

[@jengland8288]

Hey Malcom, you inspired me to try this chicken. I made the leg quarters as you said, and WOW!. Everyone here at home was happy. Good work, and thank you.

[@Littlelewie151]

Great video's man!!! You are my go to man on KZbin for smoking and grilling! Very helpful!!!

[@connietaylor504]

Well I must be out of my mind watching this video right at dinner time...now I am STARVING watching you eat that chicken leg!! I can almost taste that sweet n' heat bbq sauce!! Dag-gum that looks delicious!! Great job Malcolm!! I don't have a BGE but will try this recipe on my Weber. Thanks man!

[@erniearambula3525]

I'm inspired 👍 going to break out the ole smoker and try out this beautiful looking chicken.

[@alf1975aa]

Leg quarters are always so versatile to work with. Wow, Yes cumin would add such a great flavor!

[@CookingJoeFoods]

So far you're all the recipes and methods you've recommend have worked out great. Me and my family appreciates your work. Merry Christmas brother.

[@bethereconcertvideos4567]

You are the man Malcolm!

[@arp_909]

Trying this at the weekend!

[@chadcooper8218]

Tried this recipe this weekend with skin on chicken breast. Turned out great. I followed the sauce recipe and it was good, certainly could have doubled the chipotle peppers.

[@davidpence5609]

Chad Cooper in was wondering if he just took two peppers out or used two of the little cans sauce and all.

[@nickbretz8236]

I've been trying to make one of your recipes per week and everything has turned out great. Thanks for the tips and videos.

[@darrylt6412]

Made this last night with sugar and spice bbq sauce as the base for the glaze. That was one tasty chicken, juicy too!

[@edwinhenry7531]

Malcom you are the man!

[@StoneMountainAdventures]

That honey chipotle glaze looks awesome!

[@Ron-Swanson]

Looks great, love the smokey heat of those chipotle peppers in adobe sauce.

[@hectorgonzales3082]

On my bucket list. Thanks

[@randycorreia349]

Malcom I've missed you I hope all is well. I love your videos your a no nonsense chef.

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Looks delicious. Will use base a coupl of spatchcocked chicken i am cooking tomorrow on the way made these. This really looked very nice

[@manmaori]

Big mal you gotta bring your cooking to Australia... we hungry!!!

[@carlosvillalta9974]

I can bbq all year round. I love it

[@Stevem49839]

Another awesome cook, Malcom is the best!

[@jimmystrain883]

Malcom that is going to be absolutely delicious

[@garyrenfroe454]

Malcom that was great that chicken looks great and delicious

[@tammyhowell5304]

I really appreciate your videos! We are new to the craft...just got a pellet smoker. We are getting some awesome ideas from you!

[@annjean8709]

Great tutorial video! Thank you for sharing.

[@theolsons967]

Please move to NC 😆 🤣 love your videos Malcolm

[@kingrook8039]

Oh my way to the store to buy a pack of leg quarters cuz im freaking starving now...great vid

[@upinsmoke333]

Great job chef.

[@derrickknight802]

Malcome Reed, you are awesome! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@charmicarmicat2978]

sticky sweet ...little bit o' heat ..ya 'll stick around !! You just gotta love the man !!

[@tivofly]

Another great video. Thank you Malcolm

[@Forevertrue]

Another winner Malcom! Thanks man!

[@anthonygoines1466]

Love your show man👍🏾👍🏾

[@mdeben1]

I swear...why do Malcolm's videos come up when I'm starving? It's straight up torture. I will be trying this recipe tomorrow. Dang those honey chipotle chicken quarters look good!

[@bigokie50]

Malcom you Rock! Every time I watch one of you videos my mouth starts watering. Not just good but DAMN GOOD job!

[@shizzlenitts4757]

awesome video mate.

[@DanielSchmidt94521]

I love your channel. I learn a lot.

[@hunter6099]

You have some sweet grill's and smokers. Good Video

[@MrMotovader]

Mr. Reed gets it done again. looks great Malcom cheers bud

[@el5495]

wow that chicken looks amazing

[@woodymurphy4522]

Man that chicken sure looks good. One of my favorite woods to smoke with is Pecan. We have several trees on my property that donate limbs each year thanks to storms. I'm always on the look out for Pecan wood. The only problem is trying to decide whether I smoke with it or turn it on my lathe. I heard you on the JT Show I just wish I could have made the drive up to Ridgeland but I was working last weekend.

[@jamesblair5971]

Looks great buying me a can of chipotle peppers in Adobe and make this.

[@cajunrph]

Good Lort Malcom. All these years I thought you had some fat fingers. And I learn this video you use a heat resistance cloth glove under the nitrate gloves. 😂 That's a good idea. I'm gonna adopt it. I'll try this recipe as well. Keep the good work up.

[@pedrocarvalho6423]

Amazing!! Really looks delicious!!

[@tyronejackson1150]

great cooking

[@csimpson6419]

Well I guess I'll be firin' up some chicken quarters on the grill ,looks really good ,thanks for another great video!

[@johnhicks9837]

That chicken looks really good 😋👌🔥

[@aaronparker9359]

Making me hungry! Great videos! Keep them coming!

[@ryderoutdoors4554]

That's some good looking chicken right there!!! I will have to try this with my smoker this weekend!!! Thank you for another great video Malcom!

[@stevezack3641]

You're awesome Malcolm!!!

[@Andrew-mh2fr]

How do you think this recipe would do on Chicken Halves in an IBCA comp?

[@sfmgolf]

Another cool video Malcolm! Always enjoy your videos! I've got some pork belly burnt ends on the smoker as I type from your earlier recipe! Keep up the great work and recipes!

[@BarlowBBQ]

Wow, that's some beautiful chicken, Malcom! I also use the wax starter cubes, they're are awesome. Won't use anything else now. Cheers to ya and thanks for sharing!

[@howtobbqright]

oh yeah - they are the easiest way I've found to get a fire started.

[@BarlowBBQ]

yep - instantaneous!

[@drivewaydrinkersbbq9815]

Made this to go with the basic rotel dip; and man was it a hit. Shredded it up to go with nachos and everyone loved it. Told my neighbors that this would take their minds away from the MU football game. Can't wait for the video to come with your back yard set up

[@howtobbqright]

good idea - smoked chicken nachos!

[@tonydelaschivas]

Muchas Gracias!!!

[@Ringele5574]

Too bad we couldn't taste it, but that has to be the best bbq chicken I ever saw...even before the glaze went on, but I bet that sauce was great. I'm gonna try this.

[@ChristysCookingLifestyle]

Leg quarters are my favorite. Yours looked delicious. The rub you modified sounds delicious, and gave great color. Definitely gonna try that glaze too. Thanks for sharing😃

[@brandonwilliamson8656]

Hello sir do you devain the Chipotle before you put them in the food processor?

[@EverydayBBQ]

Wow that sauce looks damn good, Malcom! As always, another great job and delicious looking cook!

[@TheHollarBBQ]

Nice job brother. I can smell that all the way in Oregon.

[@stefanskala6696]

Awesom looken chicken hello from sa texas also great videos air

[@BiggsHomeCookin]

Hey Malcom... great cook on the chicken quarters... always a good inexpensive meal to have that comes out tasting great! Thanks! Biggs : )

[@MO-wf6cm]

Delicious 😋 thanks I will give this a try soon

[@tyroneclark2452]

Look great. What kind of knives do you use?

[@1stClassStang]

Malchom for president!!!

[@joseph_b319]

1stClassStang make America BBQ again.

[@orbits2]

Why? Then he would not be doing too barbecuing now would he. Be sides he would be banned for life for operating a motor vehicle on public roads

[@bdp1966]

Food network or Cooking channel seriously need to give you your own show.

[@frankieloco4752]

What is better to use pellet smoker or charcoal smoker need help deciding

[@getoutandgrill]

Man that chicken looked great. I love smoked chicken.

[@evancleland1775]

I've been making this for a while.. my fam loves them.. I add a little fresh honey to my secret glaze

[@lazygenius123]

You eat that leg like a ravenous tiger, awesome video as always. Love your work man!

[@CookingWithRy]

Beautiful quarters. Love the leg and thigh meat done like this.

[@kingd619]

How much charcoal did you use?

[@thomasbabcock1985]

Great videos! Thanks

[@pappy4075]

Oh my I need a bib now cuz I'm drooling

[@j.dronelyfe5536]

Making them QB's on my weber right now!

[@johnvela7033]

I would just love to join this guy and grill everyday while making videos!

[@billybobtexas]

Looks awesome. As always.