Poultry

Chicken 101

How to make the best chicken you've ever had. I've packed all my tips & tricks from cooking chicken over the past decade into this easy to follow recipe and method that works every time.

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November 9, 2023

The keys to the perfect chicken include the overnight dry brine rub, the best grill setup and fire for the crispiest skin, and an amazing Alabama white sauce. This chicken recipe is sure to knock your socks off.

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YouTube Chapters for Further Details:
  • 00:00 - Alabama white sauce & spatchcocked chicken
  • 01:17 - New & improved dry brine rub
  • 04:34 - Cheat code for juicy chicken & crispy skin
  • 05:48 - Spatchcock 101 tips & tricks
  • 08:02 - Alabama white sauce recipe
  • 08:44 - The best grill setup for chicken
  • 10:13 - Smoke wood mistakes on chicken
  • 11:14 - Build the right fire for crispy chicken skin
  • 13:44 - Chicken and temp probes, data logging
  • 15:49 - Best way to add more smoke mid-cook
  • 18:17 - Final checks before removing, update on smoke wood consumption
  • 19:42 - Results and taste test

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Ingredients
  • whole chicken

Dry Brine:

  • 1 Tbsp granulated garlic
  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 tsp Lawry’s (or copycat, see below)
  • 4 Tbsp black pepper

Alabama White Sauce:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

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(Optional)

Lawry’s Alternative:

  • 2 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 3/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cornstarch

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