Daniel Vaughn conducted an extensive search for the best smoked half chickens. He sampled 51 of them, evaluating factors such as juiciness and the flavor of the rub. His search took him across the Lone Star State, where he assessed various options.

The results of his search are available, ranking the chickens from juiciest to most flavorful rub. Further details about Daniel Vaughn's picks can be found in the original report, which outlines his findings after tasting 51 smoked half chickens.