Flavor Expedition Recipe
Smoked BBQ Spatchcock Chicken
November 07, 2023
Ready to wow your friends and family with juicy, flavorful chicken that practically leaps off the plate? Our Mellow Dusk Spatchcock Chicken is your shortcut to poultry perfection, no fuss, all flavor. Think honey-hickory bliss with skin so crispy it practic...
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Feeds
4-6
Prep Time
12-24 hours brining
Cook Time
1.5 hours
Total Time
24 hours 45 minutes (includes brining)
Instructions
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Prep the Brine: Pour 1 cup Bent Barrel Bird Brine into ½ gallon water. Heat until brine dissolves completely, then let cool.
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Brine the Chicken: Place chicken in a large stock pot and cover with the cooled brine, adding extra water if needed to submerge fully. Refrigerate 12–24 hours.
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Spatchcock the Bird: Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry. Using kitchen shears, remove the spine. Press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten the bird.
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Season: Rub Mellow Dusk generously over the chicken. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Cook Low & Slow: Preheat smoker or oven to 250°F. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 110°F.
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Crisp it Up: Increase temperature to 400°F. Optional: brush skin with olive oil for extra crunch. Continue cooking until internal temp hits 160°F, then cover and let rest until 165°F.
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Serve: Slice, serve, and watch everyone fight over the drumsticks.
Your taste buds are officially on a flavor expedition! This Mellow Dusk Spatchcock Chicken delivers sweet, smoky, honeyed BBQ vibes that’ll make any dinner memorable.
Pro Tip
- Brining: Don’t skip it! Brining locks in juiciness and amps up flavor.
- Crispy Skin Hack: A light brush of olive oil right before the high-heat finish = golden, crackly skin magic.
- Smoker vs Oven: You can swap a smoker for a conventional oven; adjust cooking times slightly.
Feeds4-6
Prep Time12-24 hours brining
Cook Time1.5 hours
Total Time24 hours 45 minutes (includes brining)
Ready to wow your friends and family with juicy, flavorful chicken ...
Instructions
-
Prep the Brine: Pour 1 cup Bent Barrel Bird Brine into ½ gallon water. Heat until brine dissolves completely, then let cool.
-
Brine the Chicken: Place chicken in a large stock pot and cover with the cooled brine, adding extra water if needed to submerge fully. Refrigerate 12–24 hours.
-
Spatchcock the Bird: Remove chicken from brine, rinse, and pat dry. Using kitchen shears, remove the spine. Press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten the bird.
-
Season: Rub Mellow Dusk generously over the chicken. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
-
Cook Low & Slow: Preheat smoker or oven to 250°F. Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 110°F.
-
Crisp it Up: Increase temperature to 400°F. Optional: brush skin with olive oil for extra crunch. Continue cooking until internal temp hits 160°F, then cover and let rest until 165°F.
-
Serve: Slice, serve, and watch everyone fight over the drumsticks.
Your taste buds are officially on a flavor expedition! This Mellow Dusk Spatchcock Chicken delivers sweet, smoky, honeyed BBQ vibes that’ll make any dinner memorable.
Pro Tip
- Brining: Don’t skip it! Brining locks in juiciness and amps up flavor.
- Crispy Skin Hack: A light brush of olive oil right before the high-heat finish = golden, crackly skin magic.
- Smoker vs Oven: You can swap a smoker for a conventional oven; adjust cooking times slightly.
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