Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMoe's Original BBQSmoked Half Chicken Platter Recipe

Smoked Half Chicken Platter Recipe

Inspired by Moe's Original BBQ
Time3h 30m
Serves4

Hot, smoked, half chicken, complimented 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

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut it in half. Rub olive oil over the chicken halves, then season generously with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

  2. 2

    Smoke the Chicken

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

  3. 3

    Apply BBQ Sauce

    During the last 30 minutes of smoking, brush the sweet and tangy BBQ sauce over the chicken. Allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.

  4. 4

    Serve

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

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