Chicken Quarters On Saturday

[MattP]

This morning I ran out to pick up my Independence Day cook-- three slabs of spares for the WSM. While at the meat market I saw some enticing chicken quarters and fell prey to their siren song.

Didn't think to start snapping pics until about a third of the way into the cook...

So I have the three chicken quarters, rubbed with some McCormick Roasted Garlic & Herb. In the cast iron are a couple of spuds, which I sliced in half. Put some olive oil in the skillet, and sprinkled on some sea salt, garlic powder, and crushed black pepper.

Probably two thirds of the way through:

Ready for eating, following a short direct sear for the chicken right over the coals:

 

[Paul Kastner]

Great job on the chicken.

 

[MattP]

To the folks that use cast iron on the grill-- when doing potatoes do you usually do the entire cook on the grill? This was only my third attempt with CI on the grill, so I'm still trying to figure out best practices with that.

 

[Jim Lampe]

Beautiful Bird Gams!
I'd devour those in 2 minutes easy!

 

[John Solak]

Very nice color on those leg quarters!!! Potatoes look great too!!

 

[Mike Coffman]

Everything looks great Matt!
Not sure what you are asking in reference to the cast iron and potatoes.
Sometimes I will parboil or zap in the microwave and then put them in the CI.
It depends if what I am cooking is going to take a long or short time. Sometimes
I just cut them up and put them on the grill. Either way works.

 

[JimmyE]

Best looking grilled chicken I have seen in a long time! Great pics too. Nice job!

 

[Ed M.]

Super lookin' yardbird legs and taters, Matt!

 

[JimK]

Awesome looking bird and taters. I like that skillet.

 

[MattP]

Everything looks great Matt!
Not sure what you are asking in reference to the cast iron and potatoes.
Sometimes I will parboil or zap in the microwave and then put them in the CI.
It depends if what I am cooking is going to take a long or short time. Sometimes
I just cut them up and put them on the grill. Either way works.

Wasn't sure if some folks 'start' their taters in the oven before moving over to CI, or if they just do the entire cook on the grill and/or CI.

 

[Frank H]

Great looking chicken and spuds brother! The skin looks perfect.

 

[Chris in Louisiana]

Leg quarters are one of the best BBQ bargains in the store.

When I was in school we could buy a 10 lb. bag for $3.90. Grab a few cans of the cheapest pork and beans and some loaves of bread, and you had a party for under $10.

 

[Tony R]

Everything looks fantastic!!
Well done Matt.

 

[Mike Cosgrove]

Nice chicken, that's a great meal.

 

[Brad Barger]

Great job on the chicken.

I boil potatoes 7-8 minutes before going to the grill. Maybe more if its a fast grilling meat.

 

[RogerS]

Great looking meal Matt

 

[MikeD125]

awesome looking chicken!

 

[Gary H. NJ]

Mmmm. Crispy and juicy. Bravo.

 

[Boss Banks]

Love the leg quarters.....looks great!

 

[MattP]

Mmmm. Crispy and juicy. Bravo.

And that's a spot-on observation. Skin was good and crispy while the meat was fully juicy-- not the least hint of being dry.