As noted in my prior post, I had friends over and made two chickens. I experimented with one but the second bird was done with about as basic a smoke as you could with a rub and a sauce. For the rub, I used a Creole Spice Rub:
For the sauce I used Koss Sauce. It is more of a general purpose sauce than just a barbecue sauce. It is thinner than most commercial Q sauces and has a less sweet and tomato base. It has a great complex flavour that leaves a pleasant heat on your tongue. I find it glazes better than many Q sauces because it is less sweet.
I spatchcocked the chicken and gave the skin a rub with the Creole Spice Rub. I worked some of the spice mix under the skin and put it on a 250 F smoker.
I smoked it to and IT of 165 and brushed it liberally with Koss Sauce and smoked for 20 to 30 minutes longer to set the glaze. I let it sit for 10 minutes and then cut into serving size pieces. I served it with some sauce in a bowl for dipping.
The Verdict
Simple can be delicious. My friends thoroughly enjoyed this.
Disco
- 18 ml (1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon) paprika
- 10 ml (2 teaspoons) ground black pepper
- 10 ml (2 teaspoons) dried oregano
- 10 ml (2 teaspoons) garlic powder
- 10 ml (2 teaspoons) kosher salt
- 6 ml (1 1/4 teaspoon) dried thyme
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) cayenne
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) onion powder
- 4 ml (3/4 teaspoon) dried basil
For the sauce I used Koss Sauce. It is more of a general purpose sauce than just a barbecue sauce. It is thinner than most commercial Q sauces and has a less sweet and tomato base. It has a great complex flavour that leaves a pleasant heat on your tongue. I find it glazes better than many Q sauces because it is less sweet.
I spatchcocked the chicken and gave the skin a rub with the Creole Spice Rub. I worked some of the spice mix under the skin and put it on a 250 F smoker.
I smoked it to and IT of 165 and brushed it liberally with Koss Sauce and smoked for 20 to 30 minutes longer to set the glaze. I let it sit for 10 minutes and then cut into serving size pieces. I served it with some sauce in a bowl for dipping.
The Verdict
Simple can be delicious. My friends thoroughly enjoyed this.
Disco