Smoked Savory Herb Chicken Quarters

Directions

  1. Rub chicken quarters in a 50:50 blend of Grill Mates® Montreal Chicken® and Grill Mates® Barbecue Seasoning.
  2. Set smoker to between 225°F and 265°F with fruit/nut wood or a blend of hickory and fruit/nut wood. Smoke thigh quarters for about ½ hour longer than breast quarters. Breasts are done at 165°F and thighs are done at 175°F. Smoke for 1½ to 2 hours depending on size of chicken and smoker temperature.
  3. For Service; breasts and thigh meat can be removed from bone and sliced for a buffet or served intact for an a al carte menu. Consider pan searing sliced chicken in butter & chicken drippings. Serve each quarter chicken with 2 oz. sauce. Sprinkle with fresh poultry herbs, a touch of rub and pan drippings.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole chicken, quartered, on the bone
  • 1/2 cup McCormick® Grill Mates Barbecue Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup McCormick® Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 2 cup Savory Herb Chicken BBQ Sauce

Savory Herb Chicken BBQ Sauce

Directions

  1. Combine Cattlemen’s Original Base BBQ Sauce with stock and herbs.
  2. Hold refrigerated and heat for service.

Ingredients

  • 8 1/4 cup Cattlemen's® Original Base BBQ Sauce
  • 3 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup Peak Fresh Produce® Oregano, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Peak Fresh Produce® Thyme, Fresh, chopped