| Chicken is one of my favorite meats to | | | | 6. Grill over medium heat for about 3-5 |
| cook. It is low in fat, high in | | | | minutes per side. Times may vary |
| protein, and if cooked correctly, it | | | | depending on heat, just make sure that |
| will definitely be a crowd pleaser. | | | | the meat is white throughout the breast, |
| There are many different recipes for | | | | and the juices run clear. |
| grilling and smoking chicken, and I have | | | | This is a great recipe for chicken |
| included my two favorite recipes | | | | fajitas. |
| below. I am known as The Smoker King, | | | | Here is my recipe for Cajun smoked, |
| and I am the author and Webmaster of | | | | beer-can chicken. |
| "Outdoor Cooking: Barbeque, Sauces, | | | | Injection Ingredients: |
| Mops, Rubs," so you can bet that my | | | | 1. A 3 or 4 pound chicken |
| favorite way to cook chicken is | | | | 2. 1/2 cup melted butter (room |
| outdoors, on a grill or smoker. | | | | temperature) |
| The first recipe is one that I use when | | | | 3. 2 tablespoons of Tony Chachere's |
| I cook chicken fajitas. The marinade | | | | seasoning (more for a spicier chicken) |
| gives a tequila-lime twist to the | | | | 4. 1-teaspoon garlic powder |
| chicken, which is great for Mexican-type | | | | 5. 1/2 cup vinegar |
| dishes. The second recipe is my take | | | | Rub Ingredients: |
| on the famous beer can chicken recipe. | | | | 1. Olive oil |
| Through my experience, I have found | | | | 2. Tony Chachere's seasoning. |
| that placing the chicken on a beer can | | | | Mop Ingredients: |
| throne while it is smoking produces a | | | | 1. Apple Cider |
| juicy, tender bird. Smoking chicken is | | | | 2. A Spray Bottle |
| one of my favorite ways to cook | | | | Other: |
| chicken, and after you have tried this | | | | 1. A beer of your choice (1/2 full) |
| recipe, I believe that you will really | | | | 2. 3 cloves of garlic |
| like smoking chicken too. | | | | 3. About 3 tablespoons of chopped garlic |
| Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken | | | | Directions: |
| Ingredients: | | | | 1. Whisk all injection ingredients |
| 4-Chicken Breasts | | | | together. |
| 2-Cups of Margarita Mix (I prefer Mr. | | | | 2. Using a kitchen syringe, inject the |
| and Mrs. T's) | | | | liquid into various spots on the |
| 1/2-Cup Vinegar | | | | chicken. Try to be even as possible, |
| 1/2 Cup Olive Oil | | | | injecting about 1/2 of the mixture into |
| 1-Tbsp Onion Powder | | | | the breasts, and the other 1/2 |
| 1-Tbsp Garlic Powder | | | | throughout the rest of the chicken. |
| 1-Tbsp Cajun Seasoning | | | | 3. Rub the chicken down with olive oil, |
| Lemon Pepper | | | | and apply an even layer of Tony's to the |
| Option for a kicked up version: Add one | | | | bird. |
| shot of Tequila | | | | 4. Drink half of the beer, widen the |
| Recipe: | | | | opening at the top of the can, then put |
| 1. Trim chicken breasts to remove fat | | | | the garlic and onion in the can. |
| 2. Using the flat side of a meat | | | | 5. Place the bird on the can. It should |
| tenderizer, pound the each chicken | | | | sit up by itself. |
| breast until they are about 3/8 to 1/2 | | | | 6. Preheat your smoker to about 250 F |
| inch thick. | | | | degrees. I use hickory for chicken, |
| 3. Mix all ingredients into a bowl just | | | | charcoal works well too. |
| big enough to hold the chicken breasts | | | | 7. Put the chicken on the smoker and |
| while they are completely covered in | | | | spray the chicken with the apple cider |
| the marinade. | | | | about every 30 minutes. |
| 4. Add chicken breasts, and refrigerate | | | | 8. Smoke the chicken for 3-4 hours, or |
| for 1/2 to 1 hour. The longer they stay | | | | until the internal temperature of the |
| in the marinade, the more Tequila lime | | | | thickest meat reaches 180 F Degrees. |
| taste they will have. | | | | I hope you enjoy both recipes as much as |
| 5. Season both sides of the chicken with | | | | I do. You can find many more at my |
| Lemon Pepper before grilling. | | | | website listed below. |