Smoked Chicken
Smoked Chicken is a simple, flavorful dish cooked low and slow to make tender meat with a rich smoky crust.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole whole chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- to taste Wood chips for smoking (e.g., hickory or applewood)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your smoker to 250°F (121°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the chicken with olive oil and then coat it with the spice mixture evenly.
- Place the wood chips in the smoker.
Smoking
- Place the chicken in the smoker, breast side up, and smoke for about 4 to 5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Once done, remove from the smoker and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, pat the chicken dry for better skin browning. Use a probe thermometer to track the internal temperature. Soak wood chips for 30 minutes for more steady smoke if needed, and keep the smoker lid closed to maintain a steady temperature.