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Smoked Whole Chicken
By quardart_seisey
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Added 12 days ago
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Updated about 4 hours ago
Easy
Dinner
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 180 mins
Total: 190 mins
Serves 6
Ingredients (for 6 servings)
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1.0 whole Chicken
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1.0 whole Lemon
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0.5 whole Onion
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4.0 tbsp Salt
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4.0 tbsp Brown Sugar
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1.0 piece Thyme
Note: Items with are common pantry items.
Nutrition Estimates (*estimated per serving)
48.0
Calories
1.1g
Protein
9.8g
Carbs
0.6g
Fat
9.7g
Sugar
4.0mg
Sodium
Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredient data and will vary depending on preparation methods, portion size, and specific brands used.
Description
The most delicious and simple smoked chicken there is
Instructions
- THE DAY BEFORE, put the chicken into a large pot, cover with water, and add the salt and brown sugar. Refrigerate overnight to brine
- When ready to cook, remove from brine, rinse, and pat dry
- Cover chicken well in spices/rub of your choice, making sure to get all the nooks and crannies and the inside cavity
- Cut onion & lemon into chunks and stuff inside the chicken along with a sprig of thyme, then tie the legs together so they can't escape
- Smoke at 225F for ~2 hours until the chicken is at ~130F
- Increase temp to 325 for around 30 minutes until chicken is at 160F to crisp up the skin
Nutrition Estimates (*estimated per serving)
48.0
Calories
1.1g
Protein
9.8g
Carbs
0.6g
Fat
9.7g
Sugar
4.0mg
Sodium
Nutrition information is estimated based on ingredient data and will vary depending on preparation methods, portion size, and specific brands used.