Chicken

Ok so I have been learning a lot and have to say that Chicken, especially competition Chicken is very challenging. I have learned much through reading books, internet, TV and trial and error and I can say that the combination of good rub, prep, and sauces makes for some excellent chicken thighs that to me have great texture, taste and tenderness.

I am not going to share all of my Chicken recipes as most are right out of a book, "Smoking, with Myron Mixon." However I will share some of my lessons learned and my rub recipe that I have used.

First I have been shigging Myron's muffin pan chicken method and it works great. The key is to trim your chicken thighs so you can form them into a cupcake mold. Have holes in each slots of the mold and put in another pan adding chicken broth to the bottom pan. This keeps the thighs moist and the skin bite through.

You can get the entire recipe by purchasing Myron's book.

I have had great success as well smoking chicken breasts the using this same process.

And using this same method, Bacon wrapped Chicken Breasts

All turned out very moist with an excellent taste.

The last chicken item I will show here is the lollipop chicken legs. I used the same process and these turned out excellent and ever so tender.

In the past week I have just smoked what I consider the best Chicken Wings of all time and I will discuss that in a future blog.

Keep Smoking My Friends
Randy

Chicken Rub Recipe

2/3 Cup Chili Powder
1/2 Cup Sugar
4 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
4 Tablespoons Onion Powder
4 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
4 Tablespoons Paprika
1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

This combined with a sweet sauce/glaze provides an excellent combination of sweet and heat and a flavor profile that will will really enjoy