SMOKED GLAZED CHICKEN
This recipe is a lot of work if you are not "the more ingredients/steps the better" kind of cook. Even if you are not, you'll find it worth it; especially if you are cooking for a large group. In the end, the chicken will taste better than any chicken has a right to--your guests will be speechless. I recommend doing a several whole chickens cut in half, or 1/4 chickens (big thigh/drumstick pieces), and/or whole breasts. The idea is big pieces are best, and all about the same size/thickness. Prep time does not include time spent in the brine, prepping the smoker, the grill, etc. I got the brine recipe off the internet. It's called Don's Poultry Brine and is the best I've ever come across. I use it for brining turkeys as well. You may well ask "why brine at all?" Poultry will get very dry during the smoking process. Brining the poultry will result in tasty, moist meat.
Provided by Pokey in San Antonio
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 3h
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the brine: Combine the first 10 ingredients, bring to a boil, then let cool.
- Add maple extract and liquid smoke.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry.
- Brine chicken for at least 4 hours. Overnight is fine, but no more than 12 hours.
- Remove pieces, rinse in cold water and pat dry.
- Coat with oil and season with Cajun seasoning.
- Prepare smoker and smoke chicken at 230 degrees for about two hours, basting with mop every 30 minutes.
- For the mop: Combine vinegar, water, salt, and pepper in a pot and bring to a boil. Remove as set aside.
- When chicken is nearly done, coat with glaze and move pieces to a hot grill to finish cooking and crisp the skin. This will only take a few minutes per side.
- For the glaze: Combine 3 parts butter to one part honey. Make as much as you need to finish the job.
- Remove and serve immediately.
- Have copies of the recipe available, because you will be asked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.9, Fat 60.5, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 242.1, Sodium 29744.9, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.3, Protein 56.7
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Ali Anas
[email protected]This recipe was perfect! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Femi David
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but the chicken turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again on a day when I have more time.
DLOgamez
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again with less cayenne pepper.
Silent Lover
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
lucky G
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken turned out great! I'll definitely be trying it again with some modifications.
Anil Kulathilaka
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of smoked chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.
Saleamlak Fenta
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The glaze was a little too thick for my taste, so I'll probably thin it out a bit next time.
Heude Kanxa
[email protected]I'm a big fan of smoked chicken and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the glaze was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roshan Bk
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the chicken and the glaze. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.
Allen
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the glaze was the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and smoky. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Hansse
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the glaze was out of this world. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shani Bilal
[email protected]This was my first time smoking chicken and it turned out perfectly! The glaze was easy to make and added a ton of flavor. I'll definitely be smoking chicken again.
Brooks Francis
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out great! The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, so I'll probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.
THE PHILOSOPHER
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. I especially liked the addition of the brown sugar, which gave it a nice caramelized flavor.
SNT Richie
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.