Smoked Whole Chicken Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Pepper

  freshly ground
• Chicken

  4-5 lb

Instructions

• 1 Combine all dry brine spices in bowl.
• 2 Add rub to entire surface of chicken, paying attention to the breasts and
  thighs.
• 3 Place chicken on plate or baking dish and cover with plastic wrap.
• 4 Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. You can refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• 5 Preheat the smoker to a stable 225 to 250 degrees Fehrenheit.
• 6 Place chicken into the smoker. Make sure to tuck the wings under to prevent
  overcooking.
• 7 Smoke at 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 5 hours or until the
  breasts and thighs have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees
  Fahrenheit.
• 8 Remove from the smoker and allow to rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
• 9 Carve and serve.

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