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Soak and Smoke Chicken

11 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 9HRS

Soak and Smoke Chicken

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This smoked chicken recipe will change the way you eat chicken forever.
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This smoked chicken recipe will change the way you eat chicken forever.
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LodgeCastIron
Founded in 1896, our family-owned company produces the largest selection of American-made cast iron cookware.
http://www.lodgemfg.com

9HRS

Total Time

$4.57

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
8
us / metric
Whole Chicken
1
Water
16 cups
Water
Salt
1 cup
Salt
2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Garlic Powder
2 Tbsp

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Simply Organic Garlic Powder
Paprika
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
1 splash

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
244
Fat
5.2 g
Protein
18.8 g
Carbs
31.2 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Mix together the Water (16 cups), Salt (1 cup), and Granulated Sugar (1 cup) until dissolved in a large pot or another container.
step 1 Mix together the Water (16 cups), Salt (1 cup), and Granulated Sugar (1 cup) 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), Simply Organic 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), Simply Organic 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.

Tags

Dairy-Free
American
4th of July
Gluten-Free
BBQ
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Game Day
Labor Day
Memorial Day
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