Best 3 Texas Hickory Bbq Chicken Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavor with our guide to cooking the perfect Texas Hickory BBQ Chicken. This delectable dish combines the smoky aroma of hickory wood, the savory flavors of spices, and the juicy tenderness of chicken to create a barbecue masterpiece. Ready your taste buds for a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this mouthwatering recipe. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a backyard barbecue experience that will leave them craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS BACKYARD BARBEQUE CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds) cut into quarters
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt
Black pepper
Dried thyme, to taste
Crushed red bell pepper flakes, to taste
3 cups barbeque sauce
Country Greens-Cornbread Pan Stuffing, recipe follows
Peach-Jalapeno Chutney, recipe follows
For the Greens:
4 pounds fresh collard greens
1 smoked ham hock
8 cups chicken stock, plus 2 to 3 cups more, if needed
1 large onion, peeled and kept whole
2 dried red chiles
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Salt
Pepper vinegar, to taste
For the cornbread:
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 extra large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or melted bacon grease)
5 ripe peaches
1 tablespoon finely diced ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Make sure the whole chicken is rinsed under running water. Cut chicken into quarters, brush with vegetable oil and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and pepper flakes on both sides. Set aside.
  • A clean grill is a happy grill. Make sure old ashes are discarded and grates are brushed clean. Add wood charcoal and ignite. When charcoal has burned to white ash, add chicken quarters skin side down. The process now is to render as much grease from the skin without burning the skin or causing the grease to flare-up on the fire and burn the skin. Take your time and be attentive to what is on the grill.
  • At this point, add water soaked hickory chips (a small handful at a time) to the edge of the fire. This will start the smoking process. Seal in the smoke with a lid or the top of the grill. Remember to keep an eye on the chicken and turn when skin is rendered about 8 to 10 minutes. If the smoke dies down, add another handful of hickory chips.
  • Grill and smoke chicken for about 15 additional minutes making sure the meat is cooking evenly on both sides. Then begin basting each piece of chicken with barbeque sauce. Don't be afraid to swipe on the barbeque sauce heavy and keep turning each piece to prevent burning in 1 area of the grill.
  • Remove barbequed chicken from grill to a platter and serve family style with bowls of Country Greens-Cornbread Pan Stuffing and Peach-Jalapeno Chutney. You may find 1 whole chicken is just not enough to satisfy "A Big Texas Appetite."
  • To prepare the collard greens, pick through the greens, discarding any large stems and brown or yellow leaves. Wash thoroughly to remove all grit. With a knife, cut the greens into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place the ham hock, onion, chiles and pepper in a large pot over medium-high heat and add enough stock to cover by 1-inch. Bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add the greens in 4 batches, stirring each batch down until wilted and submerged in the liquid. If needed, add more stock to keep the greens covered by 1-inch. Increase the heat, to medium and simmer, 40 to 60 minutes. The length of cooking time depends on the age of the greens; the older the greens, the longer it takes to tenderize them. The liquid (potlikker) should be reduced by 3/4. Remove the ham hock, pull the meat from bones and cut into medium dice. Add back to greens. Remove onion, chop fine and add back to greens. Season with pepper vinegar. Combine with the cornbread and keep warm!
  • Cornbread:
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet and place in oven.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs and butter. Stir with a few rapid strokes until dry ingredients are just moistened.
  • Pour batter into hot pan. Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are light brown and bread is firm. Remove from oven and let cool. With a knife cut cornbread into 1-inch dice.;
  • Peel and pit all peaches. Medium dice 3 peaches, place in a bowl and set aside.
  • Puree the remaining peaches in a blender. Pour mixture into a medium saucepan with ginger, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Bring pan to medium heat and reduce mixture, stirring occasionally, until thick for about 5 to 6 minutes. Pour diced peaches into saucepan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until mixture is hot. Remove and set aside.

TEXAS HICKORY BBQ CHICKEN



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Chicken leg quarters are slow cooked in barbecue sauce on the grill. Barbecued chicken with Texas size hickory smoke flavor.

Provided by jason

Categories     Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12 fluid ounce) cans beer
2 cups hickory wood chips, or as much as you like
4 chicken leg quarters
2 cups barbeque sauce
salt and pepper to taste
heavy duty aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Coat the grill surface lightly with oil. Pour beer into a pan or bowl, and add wood chips. Let soak while the grill heats up.
  • When the coals are ready, sprinkle the hickory chips over them. Place chicken pieces on the grill, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Turn over, cover and grill for an additional 15 minutes. Remove the chicken pieces from the grill, and place each leg quarter onto a large square of aluminum foil. Cover with barbeque sauce, and fold the foil into a packet around each piece of chicken.
  • Return chicken packets to the grill, and cook for an additional 15 minutes per side. Remove packets, and serve with more barbeque sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1507.6 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

TEXAS BBQ CHICKEN



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This is a SUPER easy recipe that taste GREAT and will make your home smell simply WONDERFUL while baking!! I usually serve the chicken on top a bed of rice.

Provided by Michele

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
½ cup ketchup
¼ cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, salt, dry mustard, chili powder, vinegar, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, vegetable juice cocktail, ketchup, water and garlic. Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken breasts.
  • Bake uncovered, for 35 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove chicken breasts, shred with a fork, and return to the sauce. Bake in the oven for an additional 10 minutes so the chicken can soak up more flavor. Serve on a bed of rice with freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 702.2 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a quality smoker. A good smoker will help you achieve a smoky flavor that is evenly distributed throughout the chicken.
  • Choose the right wood. Hickory is a classic choice for smoking chicken, but you can also experiment with other woods, such as oak, maple, or fruit woods.
  • Prepare the chicken properly. Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry. Season the chicken with a simple rub made with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Smoke the chicken at a low temperature. The ideal temperature for smoking chicken is between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit (107 to 121 degrees Celsius). This will help the chicken cook evenly and develop a smoky flavor.
  • Be patient. Smoking chicken takes time. Depending on the size of the chicken, it can take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours to smoke. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with dry, overcooked chicken.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).

Conclusion:

Texas hickory BBQ chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a mouthwatering meal that your family and friends will love. So fire up your smoker and give this recipe a try!

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