Smoked BBQ Chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish that’s perfect for any barbecue or outdoor gathering. The combination of a flavorful rub, smoky aroma, and tangy BBQ sauce makes this chicken irresistible. Let’s dive into the details to create this mouthwatering smoked BBQ chicken!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Chicken: 4-5 pounds (1.8-2.3kg), whole or cut into pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, wings)
For the Rub:
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Paprika: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic powder: 1 tablespoon
- Onion powder: 1 tablespoon
- Chili powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 tablespoon
- Black pepper: 2 teaspoons
- Cayenne pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (optional, for extra heat)
- Mustard powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin: 1 teaspoon
For Smoking:
- Wood chips: Hickory, apple, or your preferred smoking wood
- Water: For soaking the wood chips
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
For the BBQ Sauce:
- Ketchup: 1 cup (240ml)
- Apple cider vinegar: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Molasses: 2 tablespoons
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Yellow mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Smoked paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Equipment
- Smoker: For smoking the chicken
- Mixing bowls: For combining ingredients
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately
- Tongs: For handling the chicken
- Basting brush: For applying the BBQ sauce
- Aluminum foil: For wrapping the chicken if needed