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!
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.
- 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.
- 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!
