Whole Bird (haul It Home) Recipe
Hot, smoked, whole chicken
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Hot Smoked Whole Chicken
Method
Directions for Hot Smoked Whole Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity. Stuff the cavity with fresh herbs.
- 3
Prepare the Smoker
Soak the wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker to a temperature of 225-250°F (107-121°C).
- 4
Smoke the Chicken
Once the smoker is ready, add the soaked wood chips to the smoker box or directly on the coals. Place the chicken on the smoker grate, breast side up. Close the lid and smoke the chicken for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.
- 5
Rest and Serve
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Serve warm.
