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How to Smoke a Whole Chicken
Learning How to Smoke a Whole Chicken opens up a whole world of delicious menu options. Follow these easy steps for a perfectly smoked whole chicken!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 273 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- poultry season or dry rub optional
Instructions
- Prep and preheat grill or smoker to a stable 350º F.
- Place chicken onto grill or smoker and smoke until internal temperature registers 165º F when checked with an internal meat probe in multiple locations (breast, thigh, leg, etc). Time will vary based on the size of the chicken.
- Remove from smoker and wrap with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
240mg
(7%)
Vitamin A
178IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.