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FORUM SPONSORS => Adrenaline Barbecue Co. => Topic started by: HighOnSmoke on February 12, 2017, 06:29:49 PM

Title: Smoked Chicken Halves with the Slow n Sear
Post by: HighOnSmoke on February 12, 2017, 06:29:49 PM: I picked up a case of chickens from Zaycon Foods the other day. It was a 36 pound case with 10 whole chickens. Average weight
was about 3.5 pounds. This morning I removed the backbone and then split the chicken in half. It was marinated in a bath of
buttermilk for about 6 hours. I gave it a light coat of spray canola oil and seasoned it with Savor Spices Way Out West.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-sV9XvXx/0/L/Chicken%20021217-1-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-sV9XvXx/A)

I fired up the Weber with lump charcoal and once up to temperature I put the chicken on and added 1 chunk of cherry wood. I am
also using the drip n griddle under the chicken.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-ctWPwSN/0/L/Chicken%20021217-2-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-ctWPwSN/A)

Added some yellow and zucchini squash to the grill when the chicken hit 145 internal temperature. I am using one of my firewires (https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Wire-Stainless-Flexible-Grilling/dp/B001BXMNAU)
to cook them with. I seasoned them California Garlic Pepper and hit them with a little EVOO.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-nDtws3v/0/L/Chicken%20021217-3-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-nDtws3v/A)

Chicken and veggies are done.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-jVRxwwv/0/L/Chicken%20021217-4-2-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-jVRxwwv/A)

My plate!
(https://photos.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-pX3j9PV/0/L/Chicken%20021217-5-L.jpg) (https://michaelcoffman.smugmug.com/BBQ-Cooks/Smoked-Chicken-with-the-Slow-n-Sear-011217/i-pX3j9PV/A)

Chicken was crisp, juicy and with a nice light smoke flavor. The veggies had just the right amount of crunch and weren’t too smoky.
I have a tendency with squash to get it too smoky. Total cook time was 1:30 hours at 365.
Title: Smoked Chicken Halves with the Slow n Sear
Post by: Pappymn on February 12, 2017, 06:57:53 PM: I passed on the whole chickens. What did you think of them? How were they packaged?
Title: Re: Smoked Chicken Halves with the Slow n Sear
Post by: HighOnSmoke on February 12, 2017, 07:01:51 PM: Quote from: Pappymn on February 12, 2017, 06:57:53 PM
I passed on the whole chickens. What did you think of them? How were they packaged?

The one I cooked was great! They came 10 in the box. They were packaged in a heavy duty plastic bag that was iced. So when I got them home I took the whole bag and put it in the freezer and then started vacuum sealing them. Didn't take long and I think at the price I got these I will get them again. I might add that at this size they are perfect for just the two of us. There wasn't anything left for leftovers tonight. Maybe that is because I skipped lunch.. ;)
Title: Re: Smoked Chicken Halves with the Slow n Sear
Post by: tomcrete1 on February 12, 2017, 07:48:39 PM: Looks great! :thumbup:
Title: Re: Smoked Chicken Halves with the Slow n Sear
Post by: hikerman on February 12, 2017, 08:07:34 PM: I like the looks of that chicken and zucchini Mike! And I enjoy WOW on chicken a lot!
Title: Re: Smoked Chicken Halves with the Slow n Sear
Post by: abcbarbecue on February 13, 2017, 09:26:38 AM: Looks awesome! I think I need to get some firewires. Not sure why I haven't already done that!