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It’s summer time, which means it’s grilling time, and what better way to kick off the grilling season than with some smoked chicken. We’ve never smoked anything before, so this was truly an experiment, but a fun one at that. The Garlic Chipotle & Savina Rub, Paprika Smoked Sweet and brown sugar created the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. Smoking the chicken resulted in a tender, juicy and flavorful meat that any seasoned griller would be proud to claim. The process does take some time, but it is well worth the wait.
Smoked Chipotle Brown Sugar Chicken
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, halved
- 2 tbsp. Garlic Chipotle & Savina Rub
- 1 tbsp. Smoked Sweet Paprika
- 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. white pepper
- ½ tsp. Chinese five spice
Preparation:
Clean and dry the chicken. Cut out the backbone using kitchen utility sheers. The back is the side with the tail. Flip it over, and using the heel of your hand, press down on the breastbone to flatten. Then, flip it over again to pull out the cartilage.
Combine the dry ingredients and then rub/pat the mixture on the chicken, both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours (up to 3 days).
Set grill to low (235-250 degrees). If using a gas grill, place hickory chips in the smoking box (replace every 45 minutes). Place chicken on the grill and cook until 160 degrees, internal temperature (approx. 1 hour per lb.)
Greens and Asparagus
Ingredients:
- 1 leek, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bundle asparagus, chopped
- ½ bunch turnip greens, stems removed, sliced
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
Preparation:
Sauté vegetables in butter and olive oil. Cover, stirring occasionally until softened, approximately 10 minutes.
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