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Smoked Whole Chicken
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Smoked Whole Chicken

Gather the family to enjoy this juicy and flavorful Smoked Whole Chicken. It's an easy dinner that takes little prep. Everyone loves it!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, BBQ
Keyword bbq, chicken, smoked, smoker recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 471kcal

Equipment

  • electric smoker

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds whole chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Optional - ½ cup favorite BBQ sauce

    Instructions

    • Remove any giblets from the chicken cavity and wipe any moisture from the skin of the chicken with a paper towel.
    • In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar, salt, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin.
    • Coat the outside and inside of the chicken with olive oil and season all sides of the chicken.
    • Using butcher twine, tie the legs together and tuck the wing tips under the bottom of the chicken.
    • Allow chicken to rest while you preheat the smoker to 250°F.
    • Place the chicken breast side up directly onto the grates of your smoker. Close the lid and smoke for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Breast temperature should be 165°F when done.
    • (Optional) Baste the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce during the final 30 minutes of cooking.
    • When the chicken has reached the correct internal temperature, remove it from the smoker and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 4846mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 10g