The Juiciest

Smoked Whole Chicken

BLACKBERRY BABE

This recipe includes a dry brined chicken rubbed with a homemade spice rub and smoked to perfection at a low temperature!

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INGREDIENTS

– Whole chicken – Olive oil – Lemons – Homemade Apricot BBQ Sauce  – Brown sugar – Garlic powder – Onion powder – Smoked paprika – Lemon pepper – Dry mustard – Chili powder

Soak your wood chunks to prepare them to be added to the charcoal. Unpack the chicken and clean the cavity.

step 1

Pat the chicken dry and place on a rimmed tray. Brush olive oil on the chicken to coat. Sprinkle salt over the chicken to coat.

step 2

Place the lemon pieces in the cavity and truss the legs together. Place in the fridge, uncovered for 2 hours.

step 3

In a bowl, combine all the seasonings. Rub the seasonings on outside of the chicken. Let it rest.

step 4

Prepare your smoker to 250F, adding the soaked wood chips. Place the chicken breast side up directly on the smoker grate.

step 5

Cook for two hours. When the chicken reaches 140 F, brush the barbecue sauce on the chicken.

step 6

Close the lid and smoke for another hour. Take off the grill and let the chicken rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.

step 7

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serve & enjoy!

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