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Smoked Chicken-Pollo Asado

May 29, 2017Leave a Comment

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Smoked Chicken-Pollo Asado

One of my favorite foods to prepare on my grill is smoked chicken. I am no grilling expert, but that does not keep me from wanting to learn something new everytime I grill. My husband and I really enjoy grilling together every chance we get. Many of our grilling sessions have been spontaneous lately. We can only grill out if the weather is decent. Our grill is not under a covered patio and nobody want to be standing in the rain while you grill. At least we don’t. So many times,  if I know the weather is going to be good, I plan around it. I will defrost or purchase the foods we want to grill the day before to be ready. The smoked chicken goes a long way too. We enjoy it as is straight off of the grill the first two days. Then I shred all of the remaining meat and use it for different meals. Have you had a smoked chicken taco on a homemade corn tortilla piled with fresh salsa? Oh my! One of the most tasty tacos, in my opinion. Hoping for an extra long grilling season  here in New York! 

Smoked Chicken-Pollo Asado

The chicken, hot off of the grill. Just enough smoky flavor through out the whole chicken. 

Smoked Chicken-Pollo Asado

Any store bought or homemade dry rub should work for the chicken. If you prepare your own, you can control the sodium content.

Smoked Chicken-Pollo Asado

This is actually the chicken thighs, skin side down, on the grill. After they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F., I like to sear them a little bit right over the direct heat.  

Pollo Asado

Smoked Chicken

A few simple steps to delicious smoked chicken thighs!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 9 bone in chicken thighs (about 4 1/2 pounds)
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons Weber Brand Kickin Chicken Seasoning or your favorite spice rub
  • Oil for brushing onto grill grates

Instructions

  • Generously add seasoning/spice rub all over chicken, making sure you get some under the skin on top. Use your hands to rub it into the chicken. Place in baking pan with cover or heavy plastic storage back. Marinate  for 40 minutes on the counter or overnight.
  • Set up your grill for indirect grilling at a temperature of 250 degrees F. If you want to add some smoky flavor, add a few applewood chunks(previously soaked in water) near the hot coals 5 minutes before adding chicken. Or if cooking on gas grill add wood chips to a smoker box. Close lid for a few minutes.
  • Brush grates, on cool side with oil. Add the chicken, skin side up on cool side of the grill. Close lid and cook for about 90 minutes to 2 hours hours or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 degrees. Halway through the cooking time, I rotate the chicken on the grill. When ready, I like to move the chicken directly over fire now, skin side down, for just a few minutes. When done, transfer chicken to a dish, cover loosely and let rest for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Hi, my name is Sonia Mendez Garcia. My parents Ramiro and Blanca Mendez moved to the United States from Monterrey, Mexico in 1963. I am first generation Mexican American born in Los Angeles, California. Cooking has always been one of my passions in life. This is my journey and I can't wait to see what the future holds. Read More…

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