Ingredients
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BUTTER SAUCE
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Main
Fire up bold, smoky flavor with this easy Smoked BBQ Chicken recipe, made perfectly on the Gravity Series® 1150 Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker. This simple, step-by-step method delivers juicy, tender chicken with crispy skin and a rich BBQ glaze, all infused with authentic charcoal smoke. Whether you’re cooking for a weekend cookout or leveling up your backyard grilling game, this recipe is designed for consistent, flavorful results every time.
Instructions
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Remove the chicken from the packaging, pat dry, then use kitchen shears or a chef’s knife to remove the backbone and split the chicken in half (spatchcock), laying it flat.
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In a bowl, combine softened butter, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper, then mix until smooth.
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Gently loosen the skin from the breasts without tearing it, spread a generous amount of the butter mixture directly onto the meat under the skin, then fold the skin back over and massage additional butter across the entire bird (breasts, legs, and wings); flip the chicken over to season the underside with BBQ rub, then flip back and lightly season the skin side with more rub.
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Let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes while you fire up the grill.
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Preheat your Masterbuilt Gravity Series to 325–350°F
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Place the chicken on the middle rack, skin-side up, with a drip pan underneath to catch the butter and juices, and cook for about 1 to 1½ hours, depending on size.
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When the breast reaches 150–155°F, begin basting by brushing generously with an optional sauce made from 75% BBQ sauce and 25% honey.
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Continue cooking another 10–15 minutes, or until the breast hits 165°F.
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Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice, serve, and enjoy your buttery, smoky, BBQ-glazed chicken.
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Don’t skip the butter under the skin—that’s where the magic happens. Cooking hotter (325–350°F) helps crisp the skin. Use a drip pan—you can even spoon those juices back over the chicken.
