Description
Smoked BBQ Chicken is a tender, juicy, and flavorful dish slow-cooked with wood smoke and coated in a rich, tangy barbecue sauce—ideal for cookouts and summer meals.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken quarters (or your preferred cuts)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp BBQ dry rub
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- Wood chips for smoking (hickory or applewood recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C) and prepare it with soaked wood chips.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and rub with olive oil.
- Season chicken all over with BBQ dry rub, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken in the smoker, skin side up, and smoke for 2.5 to 3 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- During the last 30 minutes of smoking, baste chicken with barbecue sauce every 10 minutes for a sticky, caramelized glaze.
- Remove chicken from smoker and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked.
- For extra crispy skin, sear chicken on a hot grill for 1–2 minutes per side after smoking.
- Try different BBQ sauces or wood types to vary flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken quarter
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg