Blackberry BBQ Chicken Halves
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Blackberry BBQ Chicken Halves
Blackberry Preserves aren’t just for biscuits. They make a great BBQ sauce that helps yield one of the juiciest chickens we’ve ever tasted. This berry-glazed bird pairs perfectly with creamed corn, macaroni and cheese, and hashbrown casserole. Plan well ahead though, this recipe requires brining the chicken for one to two days before cooking.
This recipe is featured in our Loveless Cafe Cookbook!
Servings: 4 Chicken Halves
Brine
Ingredients
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix water, vinegar, bay leaves, garlic, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Split chickens in half, removing backbone. Place chicken in brine and refrigerate for at least 1 day.
- Drain chicken and pat dry. Generously sprinkle with Dry Rub.
Chicken
Ingredients
Directions
- Smoke or grill chicken for approximately 3 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
- Remove from heat and coat liberally with BBQ Sauce.
- Place on grill or in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for approximately 5 minutes. Be careful not to scorch.
- Brush with sauce several times while turning chicken until sauce has caramelized and chicken is lightly charred.