Smoasted Half Chicken Recipe
Smoked-roasted, seasoned with our famous BBQ sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the chicken in half along the backbone and remove the backbone using kitchen shears.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and lemon juice. Rub this mixture all over the chicken halves, ensuring even coverage.
- 3
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- 4
Smoke the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken halves in the smoker, skin side up. Smoke for about 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 5
- 6
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!