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Hoisin Smoked Chicken

Hoisin Smoked Chicken

Marinated chicken gets smoked on the grill for a delicious meal with mushroom, onions and fresh pineapple chunks. Brush Hoisin sauce over the meat and vegetables during the last 15 minutes on the grill.
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Marinating time: 2 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

Marinade ingredients:

  • 32 ounces beer, 2 cans
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

Seasonings for chicken:

  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dry barbecue rub

Ingredients:

  • 2 chicken leg quarters, includes thigh and drumstick
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 2 cups mushrooms, cleaned and halved
  • 2 cups pineapple, fresh, cubed
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, optional

Instructions

  • Combine the marinade ingredients and one can of beer in a large container. Add the chicken, cover and allow to marinade for at least two hours.
  • Prepare smoker and heat to 275 degrees.
  • Place the chicken on the smoking rack and close the lid. Discard marinade. Baste chicken every 30 minutes with second can of beer. Turn chicken halfway through cook time, after one hour. Top with fresh sprigs of rosemary.
  • Add vegetables and pineapple chunks to the smoker for the last 30 minutes of cooking. Brush Hoisin sauce over all.
    Hoisin Smoked Chicken
  • Serve the Smoked Hoisin Chicken and veggies over rice for a delicious meal. Makes 2 servings.

Equipment

  • 1 charcoal or electric smoker

Nutrition

Calories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 31gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 2480mgPotassium: 998mgFiber: 7gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 87mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg