Smoked Whole Chicken
A classic American smoked chicken with a dry rub and mellow smoke flavor. Perfect for dinner with sides or shredded for sandwiches the next day.
- Total time
- 150 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 610
- Protein
- 72g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry inside and out with paper towels. Tuck wing tips under and tie legs with kitchen twine.
Step 2
Mix brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
Step 3
Rub spice mixture all over chicken, inside cavity and under skin. Let sit 30 minutes at room temperature.
Step 4
Prepare smoker to 225°F with wood chips. Place chicken breast-side up on middle rack.
Step 5
Smoke until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest thigh reaches 165°F, 2 to 2.5 hours.
Step 6
Remove chicken and rest 15 minutes before carving. Serve hot with pan juices.
Tools you’ll need
- meat thermometer (instant-read)
- kitchen twine
- paper towels
- small mixing bowl
- smoker
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