Smoked Glazed Chicken Recipe

Name: Smoked Glazed Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Brine; 2 gallons water; 2 tablespoons pickling spices; 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (ground); 1 teaspoon allspice; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 teaspoons celery salt; 3 cups kosher salt; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons maple extract; 2 teaspoons liquid smoke; Prep; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup cajun seasoning; Mop; 2 cups apple cider vinegar; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons black pepper; Glaze; 6 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons honey; Guest of Honor; 8 lbs chicken

Servings: persons

Brine
2 gallons water
2 tablespoons pickling spices
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (ground)
1 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons celery salt
3 cups kosher salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple extract
2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Prep
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cajun seasoning
Mop
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons black pepper
Glaze
6 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons honey
Guest of Honor
8 lbs chicken

1
For the brine: Combine the first 10 ingredients, bring to a boil, then let cool.
2
Add maple extract and liquid smoke.
3
Rinse chicken and pat dry.
4
Brine chicken for at least 4 hours. Overnight is fine, but no more than 12 hours.
5
Remove pieces, rinse in cold water and pat dry.
6
Coat with oil and season with Cajun seasoning.
7
Prepare smoker and smoke chicken at 230 degrees for about two hours, basting with mop every 30 minutes.
8
For the mop: Combine vinegar, water, salt, and pepper in a pot and bring to a boil. Remove as set aside.
9
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.
10
For the glaze: Combine 3 parts butter to one part honey. Make as much as you need to finish the job.
11
Remove and serve immediately.
12
Have copies of the recipe available, because you will be asked.

2076

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

282

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Brine, 2 gallons water, 2 tablespoons pickling spices, 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (ground), and more.

Yes, Smoked Glazed Chicken 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.

Smoked Glazed Chicken

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