1/2 Bbq Chicken Recipe
1/2 BBQ Chicken, slow smoked and glazed with our signature BBQ sauce. Served with baked beans.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken in half along the backbone and remove the backbone.
- 2
Season the Chicken
Rub the chicken halves with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika evenly on both sides.
- 3
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C) using your choice of wood chips for smoking.
- 4
Smoke the Chicken
Place the chicken halves in the smoker, skin side up, and smoke for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 5
- 6
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve with baked beans on the side.
