Discover the ultimate Sticky Chili Barbecue Chicken recipe, perfect for any BBQ enthusiast! This dish combines tender, fall-apart chicken with a delectably spicy and sweet sauce, creating a mouthwatering feast that's hard to resist.
Ingredients
2 whole chickens
- 2 tbsp PitmasterX seasoning
1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 spring onions
1 clove of garlic
2 cm / 1 inch fresh ginger
1 red chili
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili oil
60 ml / ¼ cup honey
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
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How to
- Start by prepping your chickens. Remove any excess fat and use poultry scissors to cut out the backbones. Discard these or save for making chicken broth. Next, flip the chickens and break the breastbone to flatten them. Season thoroughly with PitmasterX chicken seasoning, ensuring both the outside and inside are well coated.
- Set up your barbecue or smoker to maintain a temperature of 140°C or 284°F and add some beechwood for a hint of smoke. Place the chickens skin-side down on the grill; this allows the skin to act like a bowl, catching juices while protecting the meat from direct heat. Close the lid and let the chickens smoke for about 2 hours until the internal temperature reaches 70°C or 158°F.
- While the chicken is smoking, prepare the sticky chili sauce. Warm a pan over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Sauté the spring onions, garlic, ginger, and red chili until softened. Stir in the soy sauce, chili oil, honey, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to thicken into a syrupy sauce. Once done, set aside to cool.
- After 2 hours of smoking, switch off the smoker but keep the temperature steady. Brush the slightly cooled sauce all over the chickens, making sure to cover all sides thoroughly. Return the chickens to the smoker and continue cooking for another 20 minutes to let the sauce meld beautifully with the meat.
- Once cooked, remove the chickens from the smoker and let them rest briefly. The meat should be incredibly tender and juicy, easily pulling apart from the bone.
