Smoking chicken halves or quarters

[herman mack]

Any tips on smoking good tasting chicken. temp, times etc. Never been a big chicken fan but need to learn for my health

 

[bbqbull]

Herman at the bottom of the main page is a Google bar. Type in Chicken and you will see many many threads ref; chicken
That searchbar applies only to this forum.

 

[1buckie]

Herman, here is a good recent thread with some ideas.....

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207328

A few things on seasoning & some about smoke & temps......

 

[ajstrider]

Most people recommend what some would call higher temperatures. 275-325. This helps achieve a crispy skin instead that rubbery stuff.

 

[smoke ninja]

Chicken is a blank canvas. The flavors you add come through nicely. High heat indirect works wonders

 

[mikemci]

As said above, hot and fast will do well. Not sure what you're cooking on but don't use much flavoring wood. Poultry sucks up smoke like a sponge. use a mild flavored wood. I like pecan or apple myself. Have fun and post pics of your cook. :-D

 

[HeftyB]

Agree with hot and fast for chicken. I would also recommend a coating of mayo for nice crispy skin.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206758

 

[herman mack]

Thanks for all the help

 

[THoey1963]

You could always try the marinate in Italian dressing route. Works pretty good...

 

[teej]

Hot and fast, but be careful not to dry it out. I use apple wood and no other seasoning. I may sauce at the end or serve on the side depending on my mood.

 

[ccdrrp]

bbqbull gave some very good advice! It took me a while before I found the google custom search and figured it was searching only here! I now do a search before I cook something new or just want to find out what others are doing and have found the best recipes here for everything I could possibly want to cook!!

Rick!!

 

[Meatguyver]

I do chickens hot and fast. Baste with butter, oj, and rub . the skin stays crispy and gets a nice color. 300*-350. Litehouse makes a really good poultry herb mix that you can add rub to as well.