Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Half Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Moe's Original BBQ
Time3h
Serves4

Hot, smoked, Half Chicken complemented by our house made sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, creamy Alabama style white BBQ sauce and pickles

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken halves.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Chicken

    Place the chicken halves in the smoker, skin side up. Smoke for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

  3. 3

    Glaze the Chicken

    During the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the sweet and tangy BBQ sauce over the chicken halves.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Remove the chicken from the smoker, let it rest for 10 minutes, then serve with Alabama white BBQ sauce and pickles on the side.

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