Candy Apple Smoked Chicken Halves
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Category
Barbecue
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Juicy, smoky, and kissed with autumn sweetness—these Smoked Chicken Halves are a backyard BBQ showstopper. Each bird is generously seasoned with Lane’s Applewood Rub, infusing mild smoke and a subtle fruitwood aroma. Slow-smoked until perfectly tender, the chicken is then finished with a luscious glaze of Lane’s Kinda Sweet BBQ Sauce blended with rich, velvety apple butter.
The result? Crisp caramelized skin, a sweet-tangy shine, and meat so moist it practically falls off the bone. Whether you’re hosting a game-day feast or a cozy weekend cookout, this recipe delivers balanced smoke, gentle spice, and a warm apple sweetness that keeps everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
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Applewood Rub
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Kinda Sweet BBQ Sauce
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Sweet Tea Brine
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2 Chicken halves
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Apple Butter
Directions
Quick Marinade/Brine
In a brining bag add ½ cup Sweet Tea brine, 2 tbsp Applewood rub, start with 1-2 cups of water. You want it to be less water than a true brine. Add chicken massage to incorporate marinade/brine remove air and seal tight. Place in fridge for 2-3 hours.
Smoked Chicken Halves
Set smoker to 275 - remove chicken halves and pat dry. Season all sides and under skin with Applewood Rub.
Place on smoker and smoke 1 ½ to 2 hours - internal temperature should be 160. In a bowl add 1 cup Kinda Sweet BBQ sauce, ¼ cup Apple Butter, and 1 tbsp Applewood rub.
Brush or pour sauce over chicken halves and place back on the smoker for 10-15 minutes. Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 in the breast before removing. - Enjoy!
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