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Smoked Chicken
This smoked chicken recipe is a whole chicken coated in homemade spice rub, then slow smoked to tender juicy perfection. This is some of the best chicken I've ever eaten, it's full of flavor and couldn't be any easier to make.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 recipe chicken brine optional but recommended
- 4-5 lb whole chicken
- 1/4 cup BBQ Spice Rub
- Parsley for Garnish optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken brine as directed in the brine recipe (link is in the ingredients list). Brine the chicken for 24 hours.
- If you're short on time, you can skip brining the chicken and still have a good result.
- Preheat the smoker to 250 degrees F. Load the smoker with apple wood chips or wood chips of your choice.
- Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Tuck the wings underneath the chicken and tie up the legs with kitchen twine.
- Place the chicken in a disposable aluminum pan and coat the chicken with the spice rub. Be sure to loosen the skin and rub some of the seasoning directly onto the meat underneath the skin.
- Place the chicken in the smoker. Smoke for 3.5-4.5 hours or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees F. You will need to replenish wood chips during the cook time, so keep an eye on your smoker.
- Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Place the chicken on a platter. Garnish with parsley if desired. Carve the chicken, then serve.
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Notes
- Spray your pan with a little cooking spray to keep the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- I like to use disposable aluminum pans to reduce the mess.
- Coat your entire chicken in the BBQ rub. Loosen the skin of the chicken and rub some of the seasonings between the skin and the meat, as well as all over the outside of the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
101mg
(4%)
Potassium
274mg
(8%)
Vitamin A
205IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 205IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.