Rainy Day Chicken!
Posted: 10 May 2014, 20:06Just because the weather’s rubbish here isn’t going to put me off my BBQ… today was one of those days, one minute sunny, and the next absolutely heaving it down. However, I like a challenge, and don’t mind getting a bit damp in the process, so pressed on with some smoked chicken for dinner.
2 corn-fed chickens were cut in half and then marinated in some lime juice, cumin and a couple of teaspoons of my rub. The fire was set and a few lumps of hickory added to get the smoke going. The chicken went in at around 4pm and smoked away at around 150C/300F for around an hour and a half (while I went to the shops).
When I got back the temp had dropped a little (due to the rain and wind I guess) and as I didn’t want to eat too late the chicken went down onto the grill above the fire box for 45 mins so to cook through. Meanwhile I made a potato and apple salad with chorizo, gherkin and sage, and a bit of torn romaine lettuce.
The chicken came off and rested for a few minutes before serving… It had a great smoky taste, but still very moist and succulent… worthwhile persisting with, despite the weather!
2 corn-fed chickens were cut in half and then marinated in some lime juice, cumin and a couple of teaspoons of my rub. The fire was set and a few lumps of hickory added to get the smoke going. The chicken went in at around 4pm and smoked away at around 150C/300F for around an hour and a half (while I went to the shops).
When I got back the temp had dropped a little (due to the rain and wind I guess) and as I didn’t want to eat too late the chicken went down onto the grill above the fire box for 45 mins so to cook through. Meanwhile I made a potato and apple salad with chorizo, gherkin and sage, and a bit of torn romaine lettuce.
The chicken came off and rested for a few minutes before serving… It had a great smoky taste, but still very moist and succulent… worthwhile persisting with, despite the weather!
