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Kansas City Smoked Chicken

Prep Time 1.25 hr
Cook Time 3 hrs
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 25 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 3
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This chicken is a perfect harmony of sweet and savory, with a smoky depth that permeates every tender bite. The flavorful rub creates an enticing crust, while the final glaze adds a sticky, caramelized finish. It's a succulent and richly flavored meal that delivers on all fronts

Ingredients
    KC Rub
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
    • Chicken
  • 1/2 Chicken
  • 2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp KC Rub (recipe above)
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Rays Original BBQ sauce
Instructions
  1. 1

    Mix all dry rub ingredients together and store in an airtight container

  2. 2
    Rub half chicken with olive oil
  3. 3

    Coat both surfaces with KC dry rub

  4. 4
    Place on a sheet pan with a wire rack and refrigerate uncovered for an hour (overnight is even better)
  5. 5
    Preheat smoker to 225°F
  6. 6
    Pull chicken and place skin side up on the center of the grate and smoke for 1.5-2 hours until it reaches a temperature of 145°F
  7. 7

    Increase temperature to 325°F and cook for 15 minutes

  8. 8
    Brush both sides with sauce and continue to cook (skin side up) for another 15 minutes so the sauce can set
  9. 9
    Pull at 165°F and cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes and then cut and serve
Read it online: https://brinnerbites.com/recipe/kansas-city-smoked-chicken/