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BBQ Pulled Chicken

Cultural Context

BBQ Pulled Chicken is a staple of American barbecue culture, particularly popular in the Southern United States. Traditionally made using slow-cooked chicken, it embodies the spirit of outdoor gatherings and comfort food. Today, variations abound, with different sauces and cooking methods, making it a favorite at picnics and family dinners alike.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
15 lbs chicken leg quarters
Kingsford charcoal
Royal Oak charcoal
apple wood
1/4 cup wolf rub original
coleslaw

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: whole chicken

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

1

Prepare a mixture of Kingsford and Royal Oak charcoal with apple wood for smoking.

2

Preheat the grill to around 300°F.

3

Place 15 lbs of chicken leg quarters on the grill, stacked up.

4

Close the lid and let the chicken cook for about 1 hour.

5

After 20 minutes, move the chicken around for even cooking.

6

After 1.5 hours, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

7

Pull the chicken apart, checking for doneness by ensuring it pulls apart easily and noting any pink around the bone due to smoke.

8

Season the pulled chicken with 1/4 cup of wolf rub original and mix well.

9

Serve the pulled chicken on a bun topped with coleslaw.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

grillcharcoalmeasuring cup

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Pulled ChickenBarbecue Chicken

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