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Smoky Pulled Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Name: Smoky Pulled Barbecue Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 175 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Chicken and Rub:; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 whole chickens, halved and backbones discarded or reserved for another use; For the Sauce:; 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil; 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion); 2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves); 1 1/2 cups ketchup; 1 cup apple juice; 1/3 cup dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup honey; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 fist-size chunk of light smoking wood, such as apple or cherry; Sandwich rolls, for serving (optional); Coleslaw , for serving (optional)

Prep 10m

Cook 2h 45m

Total 2h 55m

This smoky pulled barbecue chicken recipe features a flavorful dry rub and a tangy homemade sauce. The chicken is slow-cooked until tender and then shredded, making it perfect for sandwiches or served with coleslaw. The combination of sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors makes this a crowd-pleasing dish.

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Smoky Pulled Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For The Chicken And Rub

For The Sauce

Steps

Nutrition Facts

Smoky Pulled Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For The Chicken And Rub

For The Sauce

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts