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If all the BGE did was cook chicken, It would still be worth it.

tenpenny_05
tenpenny_05 Posts: 286
edited April 2017 in EggHead Forum
I've only had my second (possibly third) hand egg for about a month now, but I fall more and more in love with it every day.

I cannot believe how easily it pumps out chicken. I giggle every time I fire it up and throw on chicken quarters. It is damn near foolproof and yields the best chicken I have ever cooked on any other grill.

I have also done ribs and steaks which turned out great. But it is hard for me to walk by chicken quarters at the store knowing how good they will taste coming off the egg.


Kansas City, Kansas
Second hand Medium BGE, Second hand Black Kamado Joe Classic, Second hand Weber Kettle, Second hand Weber Smokey Mountain
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  • AintEZbeingme
    AintEZbeingme Posts: 177
    AMEN!!  Brother Ten!
    STAY THIRSTY MY FRIENDS!
    GIVE ME OYSTERS AND BEER FOR DINNER EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR
     & I'LL FEEL FINE!

    SW Georgia :  LARGE & MINI BGE


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  • epcotisbest
    epcotisbest Posts: 2,176
    I sorta like quarters as well.




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    epcotisbest Posts: 2,176

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  • noveggske
    noveggske Posts: 38
    Given the amount of value and second hand egg holds and how long they last they are essentially free to own outside of lump cost and the occasional gasket, so I would say yes.  
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  • BikerBob
    BikerBob Posts: 284
    Spatchcock chicken is another good cook. Last night at the coastal cooking center it was Cornish hens. Don't forget turkey breast while at it.

    Bob
    Cooking on the coast
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  • berndcrisp
    berndcrisp Posts: 1,166
    BikerBob said:
    Spatchcock chicken is another good cook. Last night at the coastal cooking center it was Cornish hens. Don't forget turkey breast while at it.

    Bob
    I agree with Bob. And roast some garlic while you're at it.
    Hood Stars, Wrist Crowns and Obsession Dobs!


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  • CtTOPGUN
    CtTOPGUN Posts: 612
    So true! And lately chicken prices have occasionally dipped lower than I have seen in many years here in Connecticut. As low as .39 per pound for quarters!
    LBGE/Weber Kettle/Blackstone 36" Griddle/Turkey Fryer/Induction Burner/Royal Gourmet 24" Griddle/Cuisinart Twin Oaks/Pit Boss Tabletop pellet smoker/Instant Pot

     BBQ from the State of Connecticut!

       Jim
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    edited April 2017
    tenpenny_05 said:
    I've only had my second (possibly third) hand egg for about a month now, but I fall more and more in love with it every day.

    I cannot believe how easily it pumps out chicken. I giggle every time I fire it up and throw on chicken quarters. It is damn near foolproof and yields the best chicken I have ever cooked on any other grill...

    I never buy quarters.  What is your go-to method for cooking them?

    It's always nice to have a tried and true method that doesn't have you staring at temp probes and such.

    Quarters would be good for me.  I'll have to try them.  They'd let me easily season spicy pieces (mine) from mild pieces (everyone else).  :lol:
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • tenpenny_05
    tenpenny_05 Posts: 286
    They are for real bullet proof on the egg. I usually season under the skin and heavily on the back side. Grind some salt over the skin and let it sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour or so.
    Get the egg going anywhere between 300 and 400. Raise the grate to the felt line and cook skin side down for about 30 minutes, then flip every 15/20 after that til the meat starts pulling away from the bottom of the drum stick.
    Kansas City, Kansas
    Second hand Medium BGE, Second hand Black Kamado Joe Classic, Second hand Weber Kettle, Second hand Weber Smokey Mountain
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  • tenpenny_05
    tenpenny_05 Posts: 286
    I'm a 3rd generation weber guy, and didn't think chicken could get any better. Boy was I wrong. Just don't tell my dad...
    Kansas City, Kansas
    Second hand Medium BGE, Second hand Black Kamado Joe Classic, Second hand Weber Kettle, Second hand Weber Smokey Mountain
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,873
    First up-welcome aboard and enjoy the journey.  Above all, have fun. 
    On the off-chance you are wondering about spatchcock chix-here's a link that will answer any questions.  http://www.nakedwhiz.com/spatch.htm
    BTW - the remainder of the site contains a wealth of ceramic cooking info.  Give it a look when you can.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • SaintJohnsEgger
    SaintJohnsEgger Posts: 1,826
    Welcome 10 penny. Keep on cooking that chicken. But really the possibilities for other cooks are almost endless/ Enjoy
    Marshall in Beautiful Fruit Cove, FL.
    MiniMax 04/17
    Unofficial BGE MiniMax Evangelist
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  • EggMcMic
    EggMcMic Posts: 340
    I cook chicken on the egg at least once per week. It is all my kids will eat for lunch so I fire it up on Sundays and put on two packs of boneless/skinless thighs (Costco). Kids love it. Vary the seasonings from week to week. Son eats them as is, daughter puts them into a 'wrap'. I was gone one weekend and the wife made them in the indoor griddle...heard about it from the kids all week! 
    EggMcMcc
    Central Illinois
    First L BGE July 2016, RecTec, Traeger, Weber, Campchef
    Second BGE, a MMX, February 2017
    Third BGE, another large, May, 2017
    Added another griddle (BassPro) December 2017
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  • abpgwolf
    abpgwolf Posts: 564
    I'm glad you're enjoying your egg. I cook chicken more than anything else, the family enjoys chicken thighs. Definitely try a spatchcock chicken, you won't regret it! Also try some Alabama White Sauce, it it outstanding on chicken (let me know if you need a recipe).

    Have fun with your egg

    Lititz, PA – XL BGE

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  • camofreak
    camofreak Posts: 161
    Me too...

    Green Eggin' in South Carolina
    Go Gamecocks!!!
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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,260
    I love my spatchcocked chicken. I left one on a little too long a couple weeks ago and it was falling apart done. You could have spread it on toast. Yum!
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • tenpenny_05
    tenpenny_05 Posts: 286
    Teriyaki chicken today. Marinade was pretty sugary. Had to keep turning it to keep it from burning. Came out pretty good!
    Kansas City, Kansas
    Second hand Medium BGE, Second hand Black Kamado Joe Classic, Second hand Weber Kettle, Second hand Weber Smokey Mountain
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Ditto...ditto...ditto
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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