Barbecued Chicken Halves Recipe

Name: Barbecued Chicken Halves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each Chicken Halves; 2 cup Barbecue Sauce; 1 quart Water; 1 cup Sugar; 1 cup Kosher Salt; 1/4 cup Molasses; 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning; 2 tbsp Granulated Garlic; 1 tbsp Ground Black Pepper; 3 quart Cold Water

Servings: persons

1
Place 1 quart of water into a sauce pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add salt and sugar, stir well and then bring to a boil.
3
Once mixture comes to a boil, add molasses and spices and return to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat.
4
Add the 3 quarts of cold water to the brine to reduce the temperature.
5
Place chicken halve into the cooled brine and make sure they are completely submerged.
6
Brine, under refrigeration for 4-8 hours.
7
Set up the grill for indirect cooking (smoking).
8
Place the chicken halves over the central drip pan and add wood.
9
Cook at 250-275F for approximately 1 hour, then begin brushing the sauce onto the chicken.
10
Repeat saucing every 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F (measured with a probe thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh.
11
Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

371

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each Chicken Halves, 2 cup Barbecue Sauce, 1 quart Water, 1 cup Sugar, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Chicken Halves falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecued Chicken Halves

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