Smoked Half Chicken * Recipe
served with carolina white bbq sauce
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Carolina White BBQ Sauce
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, and honey. Mix well to form a marinade.
- 2
Add Chicken to Marinade
Add the halved chicken to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C) using your choice of wood chips for smoking, such as hickory or applewood.
- 4
Smoke the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it skin side up on the smoker rack. Smoke for approximately 2 to 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Making the Carolina White BBQ Sauce
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, prepared horseradish, black pepper, salt, sugar, hot sauce, and garlic powder until smooth.
- 6
Chill the Sauce
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
