Smoked Whole Chicken BBQ - American Recipe

Smoked Whole Chicken BBQ

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Ingredients

• 1.8kg (4 lb) whole chicken
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp butter under skin

Method

1. Step 1 — Loosen skin; rub butter and half the spices underneath.
2. Step 2 — Apply remaining rub on outside.
3. Smoking — Smoke at 135°C (275°F) over apple wood 2.5–3 hours to 75°C (165°F).
4. Resting — Rest 15 minutes; carve.

Tags: whole chicken, paprika, garlic powder, butter under skin · Source: Observatory Recipe Research Kitchen