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Backyard BBQ Chicken with Bar-A-BBQ

Backyard BBQ Chicken with Bar-A-BBQ

Recipe Details

Author Meat Church
Prep Time 20 minutes (includes 10-minute seasoning rest)
Cook Time About 1 hour 20 minutes

Summary

Smoked-then-grilled chicken quarters lacquered in a sweet, sticky rib glaze with a peppery, garlicky kick from Holy Voodoo seasoning—saucy, smoky, and irresistibly finger-licking.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat an offset smoker to 250 F using post oak (mesquite, hickory, or pecan also work). Set up a charcoal grill for direct heat to use later in the cook.

  2. 2

    Trim excess fat or skin from chicken quarters. Season the underside lightly with 16-mesh coarse black pepper, then Meat Church Holy Voodoo. Flip and season the skin side the same way. Let seasoning adhere for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Place chicken in the smoker skin side up. Smoke at 250 F until internal temperature reaches about 155 F (approximately 1 hour).

  4. 4

    Transfer chicken to a grill grate positioned just above the charcoal fire, avoiding direct flames. Grill 2–3 minutes per side, flipping and moving as needed.

  5. 5

    When chicken reaches about 159 F internal, move to a cooler zone and generously apply Bar-A-BBQ Rib Glaze (or your favorite BBQ sauce). Continue cooking 5–10 minutes to allow the glaze to tack up.

  6. 6

    Return chicken to the smoker, glaze again, and smoke for 10 minutes to set the sauce.

  7. 7

    Remove from smoker, let cool slightly, and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 package chicken quarters (usually 6 pieces)
  • to taste Meat Church Holy Voodoo seasoning
  • to taste coarse black pepper (16-mesh)
  • as needed Bar-A-BBQ Rib Glaze (or favorite BBQ sauce)
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