Half Chicken Dinner Recipe
Smoked half of a chicken, served with 2 sides & Texas Toast.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C). In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture onto the half chicken, ensuring it's well coated. Drizzle with olive oil.
- 2
Smoke the Chicken
Place the seasoned half chicken in the smoker, skin side up. Smoke for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 3
Toast the Bread
During the last 10 minutes of smoking, place the Texas Toast in the smoker to toast.
- 4
Serve
Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with your choice of two sides and the Texas Toast.
