COWBOY CHARCOAL
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ZESTY MESQUITE CHICKEN
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Smoked over fire for over an hour, the outside layer is both crispy and tender all at the same time. This recipe is cooked with a half chicken so you get an amazing plethora of dark and light meat. Smoked over fire for over an hour, the outside layer is both crispy and tender all at the same time.
Ingredients:
Yields: 2-3
Cook: 1 hours 1 mins
Prep: 10 mins
Equipment needed: Enclosed grill, Cowboy Charcoal, Cowboy Mesquite Wood Chunks, tongs and a cutting board
- 1 half chicken
- 2 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- Olive oil
PREPARATION:
When chicken is room temperature, lather with olive oil on both sides. Season thoroughly with all seasonings listed above
Use some Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal to light fire and let burn for 10-15 minutes. Once charcoal is white hot, push to one side of the grill for indirect grilling. Place a handful of Cowboy Mesquite wood chunks on the fire for added flavor!
Once the grill is medium-low heat (225F), place the chicken on the opposite side of the fire for indirect grilling. Cover the grill and let cook for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until internal temp is 165F
Serve & enjoy!
