Grilled Barbecue Chicken | BBQ Chicken Recipe | Southern Smoke Boss

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

Prepare the dry rub by mixing spices in a bowl.

Rub the dry rub all over the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated.

Wash hands after handling the chicken.

Preheat the smoker with pecan wood.

Place chicken on the smoker and cook for about 5 minutes before checking.

Cook the chicken slowly, monitoring the temperature until it reaches 162°F to 165°F.

Use a spray bottle to keep the chicken moist while cooking.

Brush barbecue sauce over the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking to create a glaze.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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