A simple guide on making your own All Purpose Seasoning. Have you ever wondered about the mysteries of making your own homemade dry rub? We’ve got a simple formula for making a great homemade all purpose seasoning (rub) that’s great on barbecued pork and chicken. An all purpose seasoning is meant to provide flavor to…
Poultry
Poultry recipes for your grill or smoker that include chicken, turkey, and even duck. A great place to start is learning how to make Perfectly Grilled Chicken, every time!
Pellet Grill Whole Chicken Roast
Chicken is one of the most popular cuts of meat for live-fire cooking and this recipe will show you how to roast a whole chicken right in your pellet grill. This pellet grill whole chicken is easy to prepare, full of flavor, and a great one to use as meal prep for the rest of…
Jalapeño Chimichurri Sauce – Perfect Steak Topping
Jalapeño Chimichurri is perfect as a topping for a grilled steak or a relish for lamb or chicken. Take the classic texture and flavor from traditional chimichurri, and add the spicy, fresh, and earthy taste of jalapeño for an added flavor. When it comes to jazzing up a steak of any type, we love to…
Glazed BBQ Chicken
Glazed BBQ Chicken is finger licking delicious. This recipe comes with tips and tricks for getting incredible flavor from smoked chicken, including using a chicken dry rub and dipping in a flavorful BBQ glaze during the final minutes of cooking. You’re gonna love this barbecued glazed chicken! We are huge fans of chicken on the…
Grilled Chicken Fajitas with Chipotle Chicken Marinade
These Grilled Chicken Fajitas combine a tasty and slightly spicy garlic chipotle marinade for chicken breasts, and are perfect for fajitas. This Grilled Chicken Fajita Recipe can work for any cut of chicken and is full of incredible flavor. Making a marinade for chicken is a great use for leftover (or excess) chipotle in adobo…
Grilled Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Chicken
Anything you can cook in your oven can be made on the grill or smoker. And this Grilled Mac and Cheese recipe is no exception. We’re using the classic flavors of a Béchamel Cheese Sauce as the base, and jazzing it up with grilled chicken and crispy bacon. Bonus, you can make this gluten free…
Smoked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Smoked Butternut Mac and Cheese with smoked chicken and bacon is over the top in flavor, cheese, and of course, bacon. Mix in some smoked chicken to make this one pot dish one of your new favorite mac and cheese recipes. Anything cooked inside, in the oven or stove top can be cooked outside on…
Grilled Blackened Chicken Breasts
Grilled and Blackened Chicken Breasts is a great recipe that adds bold flavor to chicken. With herbal and earthy flavors, this easy recipe will make your mouth water. What is Blackened Chicken? Traditionally, as credited to Chef Paul Prudhomme, fish was buttered and then seasoned with an herbal mix then cooked in cast iron. The…
Blackened Seasoning for Chicken, Pork, and Fish
Our Blackening Seasoning Recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. This easy seasoning adds incredible flavor to chicken, fish, and pork with a balance of savory, heat, and herbs. What is Blackened Seasoning? Blackening Seasoning was developed by Chef Paul Prudhomme in New Orleans several decades ago. The spices were used in a…
Smoked Whole Chicken Recipe
Smoked Whole Chicken is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Below we’ll explain how to smoke a whole chicken on a pellet grill or other style smoker for the best chicken you will make. Smoked Whole Chicken is one of the most common things we cook on our smokers. We typically smoke one or two…
Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken
Grilled Balsamic Glazed Chicken takes a whole new level in flavor when savory grilled chicken is coated with a rosemary and balsamic glaze. This makes a great stand alone meal, or can be used as a base for a salad. Either way it’s delicious. There’s no such thing as too many grilled chicken recipes. This…
Jerk Chicken
Inspired by the flavors of Jamaican Jerk Chicken, this recipe starts with an aromatic and spicy jerk marinade (with citrus and heat), and then grilled for the perfect texture and flavor. You’re going to love this recipe! The marinade and recipe are also gluten-free and dairy-free. This is a recipe that has been in the…
Jerk Grilled Chicken
For the perfect Jerk Grilled Chicken we take our Jerk Seasoning and grill chicken over charcoal for wood fire flavor. This is an easy way to elevate chicken flavor with a little heat and aromatic flavors. Check out our jerk chicken recipe for a marinade and walkthrough of this historic Jamaican inspired dish. Chicken is…
Cajun Grilled Turkey Breast
Grilled Turkey Breast is tender and full of flavor. It’s also a great alternative to a larger turkey dinner. Adding a spicy and savory Cajun seasoning gives it that extra kick. If you’re cooking for a smaller crowd and looking for an alternative to a larger turkey roast, this Grilled Turkey Recipe is calling your…
Grilled Chicken Wings With Crispy Skin
Grilled Chicken Wings are a delicious alternative to the deep-fried version. One of the challenges to grilling chicken wings is to get crispy skin without scorching the wings. Corn starch is the simple ingredient to get the classic crunchy texture. These chicken wings are finished with a flavorful BBQ sauce. This post and recipe is…
Collard Greens Recipe with Smoked Turkey Leg
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey is a go to collards recipe and awesome as a holiday side dish. Smoked turkey leg infuses these perfectly cooked greens with amazing flavor versus the traditional ham hock. This is a delicious side dish with southern roots and great flavor. First things first. I need to tell you about these…
Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup with Chipotle
Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe made with smoked chicken is a great comfort food with a smoky twist. You can smoke a whole chicken in advance and then the soup can be made later in the week. Chicken tortilla soup screams comfort with its warm broth, fresh herbs and spices, and a little heat. It’s one…
Grilled Chicken Lollipops with Spicy BBQ Glaze
This Grilled Chicken Lollipops Recipe is about flavor and texture. We’re grilling the chicken and then glazing with a Kansas City style BBQ based sauce with honey and Sriracha. The presentation is elegant and makes a great appetizer course. Chicken Lollipops are essentially a frenched chicken leg or drumette. Frenching is the term when bones…
Bourbon Brined Smoked Turkey Recipe
This Smoked Turkey Brine Recipe is jam packed with incredible flavor, from a bourbon citrus brine, to an herbed butter, to a flavorful turkey dry rub, This is the juiciest and most flavorful turkey that will have your guests going back for seconds… and maybe even thirds. We’ve posted a lot about Thanksgiving, including tips…
4th of July Recipes for the Smoker or Grill
Looking for some fun and easy 4th of July recipes for the grill or smoker? Below are some of my favorite recipes for this summer holiday! These are all tried and true family and crowd favorites. 4th of July is most definitely one of my favorite holidays to celebrate with family and friends, and every…
Grilled Chicken Thighs With BBQ Sauce Glaze
Don’t underestimate the power of grilled chicken. These Grilled Chicken Thighs are cooked over direct heat, finished with a quick sauce, and are tender and packed with flavor. Most importantly the steps and the ingredient list is super simple. Check out our more comprehensive post on grilled chicken. When it comes to grilled chicken, it…
Grilled Turkey Burgers that Don’t Suck
This grilled turkey burger is juicy, savory, and packed with flavor. The secret is to add ingredients into the ground turkey that complement the lack of fat and to not overcook it. Using grated onions helps to provide much needed moisture to the burger while adding a savory element. Looking for other grilled turkey burger…
BBQ Chicken Pizza (in the oven or grill)
This homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza beats the pants off any restaurant version. This easy pizza is made with smoked chicken (or any leftover chicken), red onions, tomatoes, cheese, with has a secret sauce that brings everything together, and topped with fresh cilantro. BBQ Chicken can be grilled or cooked in the oven, and is perfect…
Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Citrus Marinade
Chicken Kabobs are like a blank canvas. Simply add the flavors you want, skewer them, and throw on the grill or a hot pan for a delicious and tender grilled chicken skewer. These Grilled Chicken Kabobs start with an easy citrus marinade and then grilled hot and fast. Click here for a great steak skewer…