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Smoked BBQ chicken hearts with honey-chili glaze

Smoked BBQ Chicken Hearts with Honey-Chili Glaze

Chicken hearts are an underrated ingredient that is especially delicious when slow-smoked and combined with a flavorful glaze. The honey-chili glaze creates a perfect balance between sweet and spicy flavors, while smoking adds a deeper, more distinctive taste. This dish is popular in many cuisines around the world, such as Brazilian churrasco and Asian street food culture. This dish is an excellent choice if you want to prepare a special BBQ dish that will surprise and impress your guests. Proper smoking and the right glaze are crucial to keeping the chicken hearts truly juicy and flavorful.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 1 hr
Total 1 hr 20 min
900 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 1000 g Chicken hearts
⭕ 10 g Coarse sea salt
⭕ 5 g Freshly ground black pepper
⭕ 5 g Garlic powder
⭕ 5 g Chili flakes
⭕ 50 ml Honey
⭕ 30 ml Soy sauce
⭕ 20 ml Olive oil
⭕ 5 g Smoked paprika
⭕ 500 g Charcoal or wood for smoking

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Clean the chicken hearts, removing any membranes or blood clots. Rinse them thoroughly in cold water and drain.

    2

    In a bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, chili flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the glaze is homogeneous.

    3

    Toss the chicken hearts in the glaze, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. For a deeper flavor, marinate overnight.

    4

    Preheat the smoker to 230°F (110°C). Distribute the charcoal or wood evenly in the smoker to ensure long and consistent smoke.

    5

    Thread the marinated chicken hearts onto metal skewers or spread them evenly on a grill rack. Place them in the smoker and smoke over low heat for 45-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the hearts reaches 165°F (75°C).

    6

    Towards the end of the smoking time, brush the hearts with a little extra honey-chili glaze and cook for another 5 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize slightly.

    7

    Remove the smoked chicken hearts from the smoker and let them rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

    8

    Serve warm with fresh vegetables, rice, or a light salad. Offer extra soy sauce or honey-chili sauce on the side.