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If you like Louisiana-style BBQ, you’ve got to try my Hot Chicken Halves. This mouth-watering recipe is perfect for treating yourself or tailgating with friends. These delicious chicken halves are smoked on the Outlaw Smoker, giving them the smokey heat pitmasters crave. The chicken is topped with a sweet, sticky hot sauce that will leave you smacking your lips.
This recipe comes together in less than 3 hours but tastes like it spent all day on the pit. Serve this at a party, and people will never forget your name! Don’t just take my word for it; try it for yourself.
As far as chicken goes, this recipe is extremely straightforward. Chicken halves are forgiving, with a lot of room for flexibility. Make my Hot Chicken Halves ahead of time for easy meal prep the rest of the week. Eat it on its own or add it to a salad or wrap. The options are endless.
Like most of my recipes, these Hot Chicken Halves require less than 10 ingredients. You won’t use all of your rubs, so save leftovers for the next fantastic recipe. Here’s what you need to add to your shopping list.
You can find a detailed demonstration of this recipe in my video and recipe card near the bottom of this post. For now, enjoy this brief overview of how I pulled these Hot Chicken Halves together.
The chicken came off the pit looking picture-perfect. Every bite had the ideal amount of seasoning and glaze. It was juicy, tender, and had a hint of old-school taste from the wood. This chicken won’t leave you gasping for water, but it will leave you with just the right amount of heat on the back end.
If serving children, give them a little ranch or blue cheese dressing to dip their chicken in. You can also serve this chicken with a side salad, crusty bread, and a cold one.
You can store leftover chicken in the fridge for up to four days or freeze it for up to 4 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator and cook at 350℉ until heated through.
Outlaw Smoker, Royal Oak Charcoal , paper towels, cutting board, baking rack, instant-read meat thermometer, and insulated gloves for handling meat.
