Soak and Smoke Chicken

11 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 9HRS

Soak and Smoke Chicken

Recipe

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2 ratings

This smoked chicken recipe will change the way you eat chicken forever.

This smoked chicken recipe will change the way you eat chicken forever.

LodgeCastIron

Founded in 1896, our family-owned company produces the largest selection of American-made cast iron cookware.

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9HRS

Total Time

$4.57

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

8

us / metric

1

Whole Chicken, thawed

3.8 L

Water

300 g

200 g

Granulated Sugar

2 Tbsp

2 Tbsp

Brown Sugar

2 Tbsp

Garlic Powder

1 Tbsp

Ground Black Pepper

1 Tbsp

1 tsp

1 splash

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

244

Fat

5.2 g

Protein

18.8 g

Carbs

31.2 g

LodgeCastIron

Founded in 1896, our family-owned company produces the largest selection of American-made cast iron cookware.

http://www.lodgemfg.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Mix together the Water (3.8 L), Salt (300 g), and Granulated Sugar (200 g) until dissolved in a large pot or another container.

step 1 Mix together the Water (3.8 L), Salt (300 g), and Granulated Sugar (200 g) until dissolved in a large pot or another container.

step 2

Add the Whole Chicken (1) and enough water to cover, then place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

step 2 Add the Whole Chicken (1) and enough water to cover, then place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.

step 3

Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Allow to thaw if needed.

step 3 Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Allow to thaw if needed.

step 4

Combine the Salt (2 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (2 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 Tbsp), Paprika (1 Tbsp), and Fresh Rosemary (1 tsp) in a bowl.

step 4 Combine the Salt (2 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (2 Tbsp), Garlic Powder (2 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1 Tbsp), Paprika (1 Tbsp), and Fresh Rosemary (1 tsp) in a bowl.

step 5

Rub the entire chicken with Olive Oil (1 splash) and sprinkle liberally with the spice rub mixture.

step 5 Rub the entire chicken with Olive Oil (1 splash) and sprinkle liberally with the spice rub mixture.

step 6

Place the chicken in a cast iron skillet and smoke between 225 and 250 degrees F for 3.5 to 4 hours, until breast meat reaches 165 degrees F.

step 6 Place the chicken in a cast iron skillet and smoke between 225 and 250 degrees F for 3.5 to 4 hours, until breast meat reaches 165 degrees F.

step 7

Remove to a platter, tent with foil, and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes.

step 7 Remove to a platter, tent with foil, and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes.

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