Soak and Smoke Chicken

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

Total Time

9hr

4.0

2 Ratings

Author: LodgeCastIron

Servings:

Ingredients

•

Whole Chicken , thawed

•

16 cups

Water

•

1 cup

Salt

•

1 cup

Granulated Sugar

•

2 Tbsp

Salt

•

2 Tbsp

Brown Sugar

•

2 Tbsp

Simply Organic Garlic Powder

•

1 Tbsp

Ground Black Pepper

•

1 Tbsp

Paprika

•

1 tsp

Fresh Rosemary

•

1 splash

Olive Oil

Cooking Instructions

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

244

FAT

5.2 g

PROTEIN

18.8 g

CARBS

31.2 g