Smoked Whole Chicken Recipe
If you have never enjoyed a Smoked Whole Chicken recipe, you are truly missing out. This chicken turns out tender and juicy.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 397kcal
Cost: 9.01
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- smoker pellet grill
- pastry brush
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken 4-5 lb.
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup favorite BBQ sauce optional
Instructions
PREP CHICKEN:
- Remove any giblets from the chicken cavity and wipe any moisture from the chicken's skin with a paper towel.
MAKE RUB:
- In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin.
RUB AND TIE CHICKEN:
- Coat the outside and inside of the chicken with olive oil and season all sides of the chicken.
- Using butcher twine, tie the legs together and tuck the wing tips under the bottom of the chicken.
PREHEAT SMOKER:
- Allow chicken to rest while you preheat your smoker to 250°F.
SMOKE CHICKEN:
- Place the chicken breast side up directly onto the oiled grates of your smoker.
- Close the lid and smoke for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Breast temperature should be 165°F when done.
- Baste the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce during the final 30 minutes of cooking (optional).
REST AND SERVE:
- When the chicken reaches the correct internal temperature, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5pound | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 5054mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 566IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg