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Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Smok Barbecue - Fort Collins
Time4h
Serves4

Juicy smoked chicken, seasoned just right.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Prepare the Chicken

Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

2

Season the Chicken

In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the chicken, ensuring to get under the skin where possible.

3

Prepare the Smoker

Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C). Add wood chips of your choice for smoking.

4

Smoke the Chicken

Place the seasoned chicken in the smoker breast side up. Pour water into the smoker's water pan to keep the chicken moist while cooking.

5

Monitor Cooking

Smoke the chicken for about 4 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) in the thickest part of the thigh.

6

Rest and Serve

Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Serve warm.