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Applewood & Sugar Maple Smoked Chicken Halves

Whole chickens split in half, marinated in Balsamic Burn, smoked over applewood and sugar maple, and finished with a chipotle-rosemary compound butter.

Time~2 hrs Yield6 chicken halves CategoryChicken Watch6:47
Applewood & Sugar Maple Smoked Chicken Halves — watch on YouTube

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Method

  1. 1Split three whole chickens in half and marinate them in Heat from the Hammer Balsamic Burn.
  2. 2Mix butter with Southshore sea salt, chili lime sea salt, cracked black pepper, fresh rosemary, and homemade chipotle powder.
  3. 3Run the offset smoker at 275–300°F with a blend of applewood and sugar maple.
  4. 4Smoke the chicken halves for about 2 hours, until juicy and cooked through.
  5. 5Finish each half with the compound butter and serve.

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No 500-word life story — just the good-to-know stuff on what’s actually in this cook. Here’s the rundown on every real ingredient, health and nutrition wise.

Chicken
Chicken is a lean, versatile source of complete protein, B vitamins (especially niacin and B6), and selenium. Skinless breast is leanest; thighs and skin add flavour and a little more fat. Always cook poultry to a safe 165°F.
Chili peppers
Chili peppers are low in calories and high in vitamin C and antioxidants, and their heat comes from capsaicin, which may give metabolism a small nudge. Dial the amount to your spice tolerance.
Citrus
Citrus brightens rich, smoky food and brings vitamin C and antioxidants along with its acidity. A squeeze at the end cuts fattiness and lifts flavour without added salt or sugar.
Butter
Butter adds richness and helps carry sauce into the meat, but it's high in saturated fat and calories, so it works best as a finishing touch rather than by the cupful.
Salt
Salt is essential for seasoning and, in brines and cures, for texture and safety — but sodium adds up fast in BBQ. Season with intention and balance salty cooks with fresh sides.
Fresh herbs
Fresh herbs add aroma and flavour with virtually no calories, sodium, or fat, plus a small dose of antioxidants. They're one of the easiest ways to season without reaching for salt.

General nutrition info only, not medical or dietary advice — portions, brands and add-ons change the numbers.

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