Smoky Pulled Barbecue Chicken
"Barbecued pulled chicken is slow smoked, shredded, and then mixed with a flavorful barbecue sauce. [Photographs: Joshua Bousel] Smoky, juicy, tender, and flavored with a carefully calibrated homemade sauce, this pulled barbecue chicken is way better than just about any version we've ever had before. Why this recipe works: * Dry brining the chicken overnight with a mixture of salt and classic barbecue spices seasons the meat while keeping it juicy. * Slow smoking the chicken over indirect heat allows for maximum smoke penetration. * A thin barbecue sauce soaks into the chicken, flavoring it throughout without being overly saucy...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Chicken and Rub:
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3 tablespoons kosher salt
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1 tablespoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 whole chickens, halved and backbones discarded or reserved for another use
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For the Sauce:
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2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
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1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (about 1 medium onion)
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2 teaspoons freshly minced garlic (about 2 medium cloves)
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1 1/2 cups ketchup
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1 cup apple juice
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1/3 cup dark brown sugar
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1/3 cup honey
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons yellow mustard
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 fist-size chunk of light smoking wood, such as apple or cherry
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Sandwich rolls, for serving (optional)
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Coleslaw, for serving (optional)
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Type of fire: Indirect
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Grill heat: Low
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