Chicken' Dinner Recipe
Juicy, tender, smoked to perfection and finger-licking' good!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. This will help achieve a crispy skin.
- 2
Make the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, fresh rosemary, and lemon juice.
- 3
Marinate the Chicken
Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure to get it under the skin and inside the cavity. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 4
Preheat the Smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).
- 5
Smoke the Chicken
Place the marinated chicken in the smoker and smoke for about 4-5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Rest and Serve
Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.