I admit. I am a complete moron. I've owned my PBC for over a year and despite everyone saying what a great job it does with chicken I've wasted my time with baby backs, beef back ribs, short ribs, brisket, and pork butts. Today, I finally made a whole chicken on my PBC and it was absolutely the best chicken I've ever eaten anywhere. It was moist, it was juicy, it was flavorful, and the skin was crisp.
I also never liked the PBC all purpose rub . . . until I tried it on chicken. Plus, I discovered my vent was never set at the factory before shipping and was completely closed which would explain why my coals always went out during long cooks. UGH!