Smoked Whole Chicken

Smoked Whole Chicken

Bbq · 240 min · Chicken · gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, high-protein

366 cal 40g protein 2g carbs 22g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 5 lb whole chicken
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 chunks apple wood chunks

Method

  1. Pat the chicken dry and rub all over, including under the skin, with olive oil.
  2. Combine salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper and season the bird inside and out.
  3. Set the smoker to 275°F with apple wood chunks and place the chicken breast-side up.
  4. Smoke until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the breast reaches 160°F and the thigh reaches 175°F, about 3 to 3.5 hours.
  5. Rest 15 minutes so the temperature carries to 165°F, then carve into breasts, thighs, wings, and drumsticks.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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