Smoked Chicken (BBQ Chicken)

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a higher smoke point.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides sweetness at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos are a less expensive alternative with similar flavor.

Butterfly the chicken by cutting it in half.

Marinate the chicken halves in classic Italian dressing for 3-4 hours in the refrigerator.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels after marinating.

Preheat the grill to 300°F (149°C).

Apply a dry rub to the chicken.

Introduce Applewood for the first hour of smoking.

Spray the chicken with apple juice after one hour of smoking.

Turn the chicken and spray it with apple juice again after 30 minutes.

Prepare a glaze with equal parts of raspberry pomegranate vinaigrette, ketchup, and honey (1/2 cup each).

Simmer the glaze until melted together.

Glaze the chicken after 30 minutes of cooking and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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