Texas Hickory BBQ Chicken

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 15

Tender and Juicy Texas Hickory BBQ Chicken Recipe

by The Chefin BBQ

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

508

Sugar

32g

Fat

17g

This Texas Hickory BBQ Chicken recipe is the perfect addition to your BBQ menu. The hickory wood chips add a smoky flavor to the chicken, while the BBQ sauce gives it a tangy and sweet kick. Cooking the chicken on beer cans is a fun and unique way to keep the chicken moist while imparting flavor. This recipe is perfect for a summer afternoon with friends and family, and will definitely be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the grill to medium heat (350–400°F).
2.	Soak the hickory chips in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes.
3.	Open the beer cans and pour out about 1/3 of each can.
4.	Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
5.	Place the chicken, skin side up, onto the beer cans.
6.	Push a handful of hickory chips into the coals or place the chips in a smoker box if using a gas grill.
7.	Place the chicken, still on the beer cans, onto the grill grate, positioning the legs to create a tripod to support the chicken.
8.	Grill the chicken, covered, for about 1 hour or until cooked through.
9.	Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

PROS

This recipe yields tender and juicy chicken with a smoky BBQ flavor.

The use of beer cans keeps the chicken moist and upright.

CONS

Cooking the chicken for an hour can be time-consuming.

Some people may find the idea of grilling chicken on beer cans unappetizing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
Using a BBQ sauce that is lower in sugar can make this recipe a healthier option.

	2 cans beer
	2 cups hickory wood chips , or as much as you like
	4 chicken leg quarters
	2 cups barbeque sauce
	salt and pepper to taste
	heavy duty aluminum foil