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Recipe Discussions => Poultry => Topic started by: Rad Rich on January 06, 2011, 03:57:02 PM

Title: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Rad Rich on January 06, 2011, 03:57:02 PM
Hey Fellas,
Using my new obs for the third time.  Trying a bacon chicken deal that I found on this site.  Not sure how long to cook or what temp.  In Chicagoland about 25 to 30 out.  Gonna go for 120 mins of smoke then maybe another hour?  What temp do you guys think the chicken should get to to be done...180?
Getting hungry...  more pics to come..(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/richiebman/smoker%20pics%20chicken/CIMG0474.jpg)(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/richiebman/smoker%20pics%20chicken/CIMG0469.jpg)(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/richiebman/smoker%20pics%20chicken/CIMG0475.jpg)
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: SL2010 on January 06, 2011, 04:01:50 PM
Yes on the 180 are those rubberbands on there welcome to the forum
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: FLBentRider on January 06, 2011, 04:04:12 PM
Chicken is 165F minimum
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Rad Rich on January 06, 2011, 04:06:58 PM
Yes they are rubberbands, but silicone rubber bands.  Pretty cool huh.  Told a friend what I was gonna do and she said forget the  toothpicks go to bed bath and beyond, and pick these things up.  No more eating tooth picks.  They were 5 bucks for 20 of them.  Real easy to use.  Safe up to 5 or 600 degrees.
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: SL2010 on January 06, 2011, 04:09:01 PM
YA that is cool i would of never though i would see that
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: OU812 on January 06, 2011, 06:32:03 PM
Cool idea on them bubber rands.  :D

I take chicken to 165 then let rest a little when outta the smoker, moist and tender every time.

Also I like to cook chicken at 250 F

Just throwin this out there.

Lookin good already, any thing wrapped in Bacon has gotta be gooood.
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Rad Rich on January 06, 2011, 06:34:18 PM
chicken is at 170.  smoked for 120 mins.  Been in the obs for 3 hrs.  This is the first time that i have used the obs in the cabinet and I am very happpy.  No moisture leaks.  temp has been rock steady at 225.  Slider is about 95% of the way up and it is cold outside Temp is 19.  I go eat now.   LOL.
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: squirtthecat on January 06, 2011, 06:35:58 PM

Nice job..  Enjoy!   (I need some of those rubber band thingies)

Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Rad Rich on January 06, 2011, 08:23:17 PM
Oh so good.  You said you like pics.  The rubberband things are great and they came off easy, washed up like brand new.  Wings this weekend!!(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/richiebman/smoker%20pics%20chicken/CIMG0477.jpg)(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/richiebman/smoker%20pics%20chicken/CIMG0478.jpg)(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/richiebman/smoker%20pics%20chicken/CIMG0481.jpg)(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k93/richiebman/smoker%20pics%20chicken/CIMG0482.jpg)

Don't worry, there is still 2 left in the fridge.
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: OU812 on January 06, 2011, 09:06:16 PM
Looks GREAT!

Gonna look in to them bubber rand thingies.
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: SouthernSmoked on January 07, 2011, 08:35:56 AM
Heck Yeah, Chicken looks...
(http://i1037.photobucket.com/albums/a451/SOUTHERNSMOKEDBBQ/Mouth-Watering-Homer.jpg?t=1294418112)
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: SoCalBuilder on January 07, 2011, 08:50:34 AM
Thanks for the heads up on the bands. I thought you had zip-tied those suckers. I usually take breasts to 165 to keep them moist, but that is probably not an issue with all that pig wrapped around them. It even looks like the bacon may have crisped up a little. I'd be tempted to throw them on the grill for a finishing touch. Nice going!
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Hiram on January 07, 2011, 12:46:11 PM
Chicken looks excellent, but tell me more about the enclosure. Is that one of those backyard storage containers with a smokestack mounted on it. A friend of mine was going to build me an enclosure for my Bradley so I could use it this winter but unfortunately he got sick and wasn't able to do it. The friend is fine now but my smoking won't be untill spring I'm afraid and the family and neighbors miss it.
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Big_T on January 07, 2011, 06:48:01 PM
Nice!!
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Rad Rich on January 07, 2011, 07:38:24 PM
 Yes it is a suncast utility cabinet.  Dimensions roughly 30 wide x 20 deep x 36 high.  It is online at home depot with a black top.  I bought this one at kmart for ten bucks cheaper.  Works great, had to cut holes in the back for the cords though. Check out these pics.http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=20133.0

Bought the chimey stack at home depot for about 10 bucks.  Jigsaw out the hole in the top and the holes in the back and works like a charm.  Cabinet is pretty light too so I can pick it up from the garage to the deck and smoke it up.  Gonna do the chicken wing recipe this weekend.  My wife had one of those chicken breasts tonight and freaked out.  So good she wants me to make a bunch at the next party.  Been havin great success with the Bradley original.  Can't wait to learn more stuff to smoke.  I want to try ribs so someone tell me the best recipe.


Bears are gonna win the superbowl!!!            Ok no more Vodka tonight.

Hee Hee
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: classicrockgriller on January 07, 2011, 08:16:37 PM
Where's KyNola when we need those Famous words ...........

I'll have to make do .......

Reel Him in Boys ............ He's Hooked!

Keep Smokin' !
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: tsquared on January 10, 2011, 08:15:45 PM
Great looking chicken, RR but I have to take exception with one thing.

QuoteBears are gonna win the superbowl!!!     
That's just not right--those panda bears are going down next weekend to the winningest losing team in football--the mighty Seahawks! (We support our NW 'merican cousins across the Strait ;D)
T2
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Redneckinthecity on January 11, 2011, 08:48:09 AM
Looks great Rad Rich!

You said you cooked at 225 - I've had trouble getting the bacon on ABT as crisp as I like.  Did you bacon get crisp at that temp?

Also - are those boneless/skinless breasts?  Did you put anything on the meat before wrapping with bacon?

Thanks!

RITC
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: Rad Rich on January 11, 2011, 11:52:24 AM
All right first off,
Please, no way the Seahawks are gonna win.  I will be there yelling drinking freezing and eating.  Gonna bring some bacon wrapped chicken breasts and heat them up on the grill.  
The bacon was not crispy but it was definitely done.  The chicken breasts were great.  a little bit of smoke dry rub on the chicken before the bacon wrap also was key.  Yes skinless breasts.



Go Bears!!!!!
Poo on the Seahawks!!!
just kidding
not really
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: bears fan on January 11, 2011, 07:01:21 PM
Go Bears!
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: tsquared on January 11, 2011, 08:03:30 PM
Now boys, how can those 'Hawks lose when they have the best blocking quarterback in the league!?  :D
T2
Title: Re: third smoke with the Bradley... trying bacon wrapped chicken
Post by: SnellySmokesEm on January 13, 2011, 06:54:07 AM
Nice looking chicken.  I need to get me some of those rubber bands.

Oh and GO BUCS!