BBQ Smoked Chicken
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 (3-4 lb) whole or split chicken
Spice Mix Rub
- ¼ cup paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
Equipment
- gas-fired wood-burning smoker (used in this video) or freestanding charcoal smoker
- coals or dry seasoned wood
- meat thermometer
How-to
- Rub the inside and outside of chicken with the Spice Mix Rub or your favorite BBQ poultry rub, coating the chicken completely
- Let chicken sit 10-15 minutes to give the flavors time to meld
- Heat smoker to 220º
- Place chicken in the smoker, split side down. (Place whole chicken in the smoker on its back)
- Smoke 3-4 hours or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160º. You can use any dry seasoned hard wood, but hickory was used in this recipe
- Once finished allow chicken to rest for about 5 minutes
- Cut into quarters, or shred apart, and enjoy!