Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken
Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken pairs gentle wood smoke with a tangy, garlicky yogurt marinade for ultra-juicy meat that pulls apart easily. The mild heat from paprika and cumin complements the clean, fruity smoke, making it ideal for piling into sandwiches, stuffing tacos, or topping crisp salads for lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In an extra-large zip-top bag, combine the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, pepper, salt, paprika, and cumin. Add the chicken halves, ensuring they are fully coated. Press out excess air, seal the bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Soak the wood chips in water thirty minutes before cooking. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Sprinkle the soaked wood chips directly over the hot coals. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Place the chicken, skin-side down, on the hot side of the preheated grill. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Cook the chicken until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes. Flip and move it to the cooler side of the grill. Cover and cook, rotating 180 degrees occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the thigh reads 175 degrees F (79 degrees C), about 45 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the skin. Pick all the meat from the bones and shred it with 2 forks.
- Calories 246.13 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 39.88 g Good Source 80%
- Carbohydrate 9.33 g 3%
- Total Fat 4.9 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 129.48 mg High 43%
- Sodium 364.55 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 2.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.97 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 94.7 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.19 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Cherry Smoked Pulled Chicken is made with 7 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Garlic, Ground Cumin, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 246.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Lemon Juice, Plain Yogurt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 246.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken healthy?
- Cherry-Smoked Pulled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 246.13 calories and 39.88 g of protein, or 80% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 364.55 mg (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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