Hey, Dave, thanks for a great, detailed cook and review of this cooker. I'll take your word when you rate it for taste, tenderness, and color.
I also saw the chicken you cooked therein and it reminded me of the Big Easy chicken.
I noted the need for a full bag of charcoal as recommended by the manufacturer. That turns me off. I am wondering what would happen if 1/2 bag were used instead. Of course, if you had another chicken ready to go, it would probably cook that one, too.
Oh, well, it would certainly suit well for those times when you need a "quickie" cook.