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Pit Boss Smoked Whole Chicken

Pit Boss Smoked Whole Chicken
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Nothing says warm weather is here to stay like the smell of smoked chicken or grilled burgers wafting through the neighborhood. Our grill gave out mid-summer of 2023 and we’ve been making due with a small camp-style grill ever since. The Hubby searched for months until he finally found ‘the one’.

The Hubby's new Pit Boss smoker and grill
The Hubby’s new Pit Boss

Meet ‘the one’. I’ll admit, as long as he’s waited for this, I’m a little intimidated to try it out myself. I think I’ll let him use it a few times before I accidently dent, scratch or somehow mess it up. My dad always said, “your middle name sure isn’t Grace for a reason!” He isn’t kidding, I’ve earned that reputation. So for now, I’ll just dutifully prepare the meats, bring them out and let him do the rest. Besides, the kids love it when daddy “cooks”. (Can you feel the eye rolling happening here?)

This chicken was on the small side, about 3.5lbs, and it still took about 3.5 hours to cook. Adding a chopped celery to the cavity of any chicken we roast has been a game changer. Along with boosting the flavor, the celery also keeps the meat from drying out. Adding the celery is also likely the reason cooking took a little longer. As with most of my recipes, feel free to change up the seasonings to suit your own taste. Olive oil isn’t something usually called for when grilling, but it contributes to the flavor nicely.

This smoked chicken recipe made a believer out of even our chicken-hating kid. We might have to put this one on our weekly rotation! Needless to say it was a big hit when we made this to celebrate their last day of spring break.

Pit Boss Smoked Whole Chicken

Smoked Whole Chicken

Smokey, juicy and full of flavor, this Smoked Chicken Recipe will have you dusting off the grill even in the dead of winter!
5 from 49 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Equipment

  • Pellet Grill/Smoker
  • 1 Pan for the Chicken
  • 1 Roasting Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole Chicken, giblets removed 3.5lb chicken was used for this recipe
  • 1 stalk of celery roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp salt regular, sea salt or Himalayan
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper black pepper works too

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the grill/smoker and set at 350'F
  • Combine the seasonings in a small bowl.
    Smoked Whole Chicken Prep
  • Remove the giblets from the chicken. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Place chopped celery and whole bay leaf into the cavity of the chicken.
  • Rub chicken with olive oil. Evenly spread the seasoning mix over the entire chicken, leaving a small amount for the cavity as well. Place on a roasting rack over a baking dish. Fill the bottom of the pan with water, about 2 cups.
    Raw Chicken Ready To Become Smoked Whole Chicken
  • Place baking dish over indirect heat. Cook at 350'F for 2.5-3.5 hours, depending on the size of the chicken.
  • Check the chicken for doneness by inserting an instant thermometer into the breast – it should read 165'F. Then check the thigh – it should be 175'F or higher.
  • Once the chicken is done, remove from the heat and loosely cover it with foil. Let it rest at least 15 minutes before carving. Then, enjoy!
    Pit Boss Smoked Whole Chicken
Keyword chicken, grilling, smoked chicken, smoking
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