Outdoor Gourmet's three-fold path to poultry paradise...
1. Season well - choose seasoning with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
2. Be a cut above - pick the right pieces. I prefer thighs, wings or whole-roasted game hens.
3. Plank it - duh! Planking infuses food with luscious flavor, while locking in the moisture. Food stays juicy and flavorful without packing on additional calories.
Putting these principles to use, I chose chicken thighs and a whole game hen. I seasoned it up right with Knox's Spice Company's Yummy Chicken Rub, which is made with fresh herbs, citrus, and coarse salt. The fresh, savory smell hits you the moment you crack that bottle.
For the plank, I tried something new- Red Oak. When put to the heat, Red Oak smoke is full-bodied, smooth and buttery-rich.
First: Soak Outdoor Gourmet Red Oak Plank in water for at least 2 hours.
Then: Lightly rub chicken with olive oil. This will prevent the skin from sticking to the plank during the cooking process. Rub Chicken with Knox's Yummy Chicken Rub.
Next: Preheat grill to 500°, then place plank with chicken on grill and close the lid. Allow to smoke and smolder at 500° for 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 375°. Remove from grill when internal temperature reaches 160° and cover with foil.
Finally: Allow your chicken to rest for 10 minutes, remove foil and enjoy.
"Whoa! That's some seriously good chicken!" was the actual reaction of my test audience. Way better than "tastes like chicken."
| Yummy Chicken! |
Welcome to your Weekend! -KB








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When using Cedar Skewers make sure to cook the meat separate from the veggies as they cook at different rates!
Our maple grilling planks lend your dish a moist and sweet flavor. Try your next grilled pork chops on a maple plank. (5.25" x 11.75" net size)
Alder grilling planks in our largest size are perfect for entertaining! Try grilling our Lemon Basil Chicken recipe on an alder plank.
Cedar wraps (also called cedar papers) are a healthy way to grill salmon, meat, veggies, and other seafood. They are great on the grill, in the oven and even in the microwave, where they add cedar steam to your snack.
This is a little wider grilling plank than our 5.25". They give you more room to add extras alongside your favorite grilled meat. They are seconds so they have minor flaws but they are still great for grilling.
Maple grilling planks add much to the flavor of salmon, other fish and meats.
Choose alder grilling planks in our most popular size (5.25" 11.75" net size), for entrees like planked salmon, steelhead or halibut.
Try cherry grilling planks in our most popular size, next time you grill bratwurst or any other sweet sausages.(5.25" x 11.75" net size)
Grilling Salmon on our organic and sustainable cedar planks is superb! Check out OG's recipe section for easy salmon recipes.


