Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrandpa's Southern BBQChicken' Dinner Recipe

Chicken' Dinner Recipe

Time5h
Serves4

Juicy, tender, smoked to perfection and finger-licking' good!

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels. This will help achieve a crispy skin.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Preheat the Smoker

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C).

  5. 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. 6

    Rest and Serve

    Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 15 minutes before carving and serving.

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