Electric Smoker Whole Chicken
Smoke whole chicken the easy way with this electric smoker recipe. Prepared with a wet brine and herb BBQ dry rub, and smoked over applewood, this smoked chicken is bursting with barbecue flavor.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Smoking wood chips (apple, peach or cherry)
Ingredients
- 1 whole whole chicken washed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
BBQ Dry Rub
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Coat the chicken with a thin layer or olive oil. Combine all dry rub ingredients in a small bowl. Apply dry rub to chicken, working into all areas and inside the cavity.
- Lightly pull the breast skin from the flesh. Apply the rub here too, to help get the flavors into the meat as much as possible.
- Fire up electric smoker to 225°F (107°C). Place wood chips in wood tray drawer.
- Place your prepared chicken in the smoker. Smoke for 4 hours, or until internal temperature has reached 165°F (75°C). Check your chicken about once every hour.