Chicken lickin

[CharlotteLovesFood]

Yet again on impulse...(note to self, plan my smokes!) I decided to smoke some chicken as I had some chicken thighs and drumsticks that needed to be used before tomorrow. It was getting on here about 6.30pm and I was pretty adamant my second time at chicken wouldn't take as long as the first time. So I got my pit up and running nice and hot...at about 300F (knowing it would drop a bit soon as I opened the hood). Then ending up cooking my chicken at about 255°F. I was measuring pit temp but stupidly forgot to probe meat but there was no way I was lifting that hood so planned to probe 1 hour later and have a quick look then. To my amazement when I did check 1hour in, thighs were 167°F and drumsticks 165°F smelling great juices running clear. I grabbed my skillet pan on my side burner and crisped up the chicken because I like it dead, dead crispy! :D

Light rub of olive oil + lemon + salt + pepper + chicken bovril + garlic powder + onion powder + thyme...


After 1 hour at 255°F ...


Crisping skin in the skillet...


Finished meal with Basmati Rice + Garlic powder + Cumin seeds + Brocolli + Peppers + Onions + Peas...


Taste test result... succulent and tasty with a light smoke... (used charcoal and 1 chunk of Oak)

Leg...


Thigh...


Thanks for reading!
Charlotte :D

 

[Bearcarver]

Sounds like you did Great !!!:)

Way to go, young Lady!!!

Any Pics?

Bear

 

[CharlotteLovesFood]

Sounds like you did Great !!!:)

Way to go, young Lady!!!

Any Pics?

Bear

Thanks Bear! Sorry I accidentally clicked create thread instead of upload file! doh!

Pics are live now :D

 

[Bearcarver]

Thanks Bear! Sorry I accidentally clicked create thread instead of upload file! doh!

Pics are live now :D

Thanks Charlotte!!
That's what I was waiting for!!:)
Like.

Bear

 

[CharlotteLovesFood]

Thanks Charlotte!!
That's what I was waiting for!!:)
Like.

Bear

Thank you very much Bear :D

 

[Alex Douglas]

Looks fantastic. That’s some good looking chicken.

 

[CharlotteLovesFood]

Looks fantastic. That’s some good looking chicken.

Thank you Alex :D

 

[foamheart]

Thanks Bear! Sorry I accidentally clicked create thread instead of upload file! doh!

Pics are live now :D

Thats funny....We are all dealing with learning the new software and its amazing some of the things that happen without excuse. LOL Which I just did it again........ I swear! BTW my spelling skills are only surpassed but my lack of typing skills.

 

[foamheart]

Opps.... Did I mention I meander a lot?

Nice looking chicken, I like fried, I like smoked, I have yet to put 'em together. Usually if I get one half of it done, I just can't wait for the other to be done. I will try it someday. Great looking bird!

 

[BandCollector]

Great job Charlotte! I like your determination and The No Fooling Around approach to your smoke!

You know what you like, Kiddo!

Nice to have someone from across the pond participating. Did you watch the royal wedding today?

Like. . . . .With Pleasure.

 

[dcecil]

Charlotte great job, love the way you finished them off, I typically toss them over hot coals to finish but I’m definitely gonna give the cast iron a shot next time. Thanks for sharing

 

[gmc2003]

Well to use a line from one of my favorite bands - "Right, right you're bloody well right". Charlotte you nailed that chicken, and the plate looks fantastic.

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[oddegan]

Another fine smoke that looks absolutely delicious. Nice work Charlotte!

 

[SonnyE]

Beautifully done! And Beautifully presented, Charlotte. Like Kid!
Everything you share looks good enough to eat! It's mouth watering to see.
You are quite the Chef!

Dead, dead crispy.... LOL! Same here.

(I seem to have the darndest time spelling your name, But I might have it...
Char Lotte! The British Queen of the GB Bar-B-Que machine!)

Yeah, I know. Corny as Kansas.... But it's a mind hook.

 

[SmokinAl]

Perfectly cooked chicken & a fantastic looking meal!
Nicely done!
Al

 

[noboundaries]

Beautiful yard bird parts.......and you did it on instinct! No food probe necessary. The BBQ angels watch out for their own.

 

[wimpy69]

Nice looking plate there Charlotte .
Sounds like,even on a whim, you were a little more comfortable with start up, smoke amount and temp control. Good stuff.

 

[tallbm]

Yet again on impulse...(note to self, plan my smokes!) I decided to smoke some chicken as I had some chicken thighs and drumsticks that needed to be used before tomorrow. It was getting on here about 6.30pm and I was pretty adamant my second time at chicken wouldn't take as long as the first time. So I got my pit up and running nice and hot...at about 300F (knowing it would drop a bit soon as I opened the hood). Then ending up cooking my chicken at about 255°F. I was measuring pit temp but stupidly forgot to probe meat but there was no way I was lifting that hood so planned to probe 1 hour later and have a quick look then. To my amazement when I did check 1hour in, thighs were 167°F and drumsticks 165°F smelling great juices running clear. I grabbed my skillet pan on my side burner and crisped up the chicken because I like it dead, dead crispy! :D

Light rub of olive oil + lemon + salt + pepper + chicken bovril + garlic powder + onion powder + thyme...
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After 1 hour at 255°F ...
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Crisping skin in the skillet...
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Finished meal with Basmati Rice + Garlic powder + Cumin seeds + Brocolli + Peppers + Onions + Peas...
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Taste test result... succulent and tasty with a light smoke... (used charcoal and 1 chunk of Oak)

Leg...
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Thigh...
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Thanks for reading!
Charlotte :D

Great job!
Looks like you know how to tackle the rubbery chicken skin quirk with your side burner :)
Chicken/Poultry always cooks up super fast! If you want more smoke flavor YOU can cook at 225F to get more smoke time since you use the side burner approach for the skin.

Give it a try and I bet the flavor only gets better and better :)
Oh, and if you can use a stronger wood then that will also give you more smoke flavor. Let us know if any of this info helps out!

 

[CharlotteLovesFood]

Thats funny....We are all dealing with learning the new software and its amazing some of the things that happen without excuse. LOL Which I just did it again........ I swear! BTW my spelling skills are only surpassed but my lack of typing skills.

Opps.... Did I mention I meander a lot?

Nice looking chicken, I like fried, I like smoked, I have yet to put 'em together. Usually if I get one half of it done, I just can't wait for the other to be done. I will try it someday. Great looking bird!

Hahaha... thank you for spreading some praise and humour foamheart, much appreciated :D

 

[CharlotteLovesFood]

Great job Charlotte! I like your determination and The No Fooling Around approach to your smoke!

You know what you like, Kiddo!

Nice to have someone from across the pond participating. Did you watch the royal wedding today?

Like. . . . .With Pleasure.

Thank you BandCollector for your lovely comment!
I was out unfortunately...just about caught the last bit and some highlights. Lovely wedding from what I did see though...i'm just miffed Prince Harry didn't choose me... maybe it was the backyard bbq wedding reception I suggested we have :rolleyes: haha.