
Best Smoked Chicken in Charleston
Smoked chicken is an often-overlooked pillar of South Carolina BBQ — whole birds or quarters smoked low and slow until the skin crisps and the meat stays juicy. The best versions showcase the pitmaster's fire management and sauce craft. These are Charleston's finest smoked chicken destinations.
Smoked Chicken: A Charleston Original
Smoked chicken is an often-overlooked pillar of South Carolina BBQ — whole birds or quarters smoked low and slow until the skin crisps and the meat stays juicy. The best versions showcase the pitmaster's fire management and sauce craft. These are Charleston's finest smoked chicken destinations.
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What is Smoked Chicken?
Smoked chicken is an often-overlooked pillar of South Carolina BBQ — whole birds or quarters smoked low and slow until the skin crisps and the meat stays juicy. The best versions showcase the pitmaster's fire management and sauce craft. These are Charleston's finest smoked chicken destinations.
Where can I find the best smoked chicken in Charleston?
Baker's BBQ of Summerville tops our Charleston smoked chicken ranking.
How many Charleston restaurants serve smoked chicken?
We've ranked 8 Charleston restaurants for their smoked chicken.






