Smoked Bbq Chicken – Don’t Lose This
Ingredients:
4 bone-in, skin-on chicken quarters (thighs and drumsticks) or whole chicken cut into pieces
2 cups wood chips (hickory, apple, or cherry)
Your favorite BBQ rub (store-bought or homemade)
Your favorite BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Brine (optional, but recommended):
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 gallon cold water
Instructions:
Brine the chicken (optional):
a. In a large container, dissolve the salt and brown sugar in the cold water.
b. Submerge the chicken pieces in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
c. Remove the chicken from the brine and pat it dry with paper towels. Discard the brine.
Apply the BBQ rub:
a. Coat the chicken pieces generously with your favorite BBQ rub, making sure to get under the skin as well.
b. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for more flavor penetration.
Prepare the smoker:
a. Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes.
b. Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) according to the manufacturer’s
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