The type of wood you use in your fire can make a big difference on the outcome of your flavor. Each type of wood produces different flavored smoke – some are ideal for chicken and some are not. Here are some hardwoods that work great with chicken:
- Hickory (great all purpose BBQ wood)
- Apple
- Cherry
- Maple
- Oak
There are other woods that are suitable, but these are the best. Also, you should stay away from the following:
- Mesquite (great for smoking but too strong on smokey flavor – it would overpower chicken)
- Softwoods (completely unsafe for cooking)
- Any chemically treated wood