KANSAS CITY-STYLE SMOKED CHICKEN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by davidv

Number Of Ingredients 25

Dry Rub:
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1-1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Barbecue Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp yellow mustard
2 Tbsp molasses
1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Chicken:
4-1/2 lb chicken
String, for trussing
1/4 cup reserved dry rub

Steps:

  • To prepare the dry rub, combine the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Pour 1/4 cup into a smaller bowl and pour the remaining mixture into an air-tight container. (You'll only need 1/4 cup for this recipe.) To prepare the barbecue sauce, combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Whisk until well combined. Divide in half and set aside. Preheat a smoker to 250°F. Take the reserved rub and coat the entire surface of the chicken. Truss the chicken with string. Place the chicken in the smoker and smoke for 3-1/2 hours. Brush the chicken with half of the barbecue sauce and continue to smoke for another half an hour, or until the breast of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove the chicken from the smoker, place a foil tent on top, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Remove the trussing. Serve with the reserved sauce.

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