Finger-Lickin’ Good: The Ultimate Guide to Smoking BBQ Chicken

Name: Finger-Lickin’ Good: The Ultimate Guide to Smoking BBQ Chicken
Ingredients: Smoker (any type will work – pellet, electric, offset, or even a charcoal grill set up for indirect heat); Meat thermometer (absolutely essential); Kitchen shears (for splitting the chicken); Spray bottle for spritzing; Basting brush for applying sauce; Whole chicken (3-4 pounds) or preferred cuts; 2-3 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil; BBQ rub of your choice; Wood chips/chunks (apple, cherry, or hickory work great); Spritzer liquid (equal parts apple juice, apple cider vinegar, and water); Your favorite BBQ sauce; Optional: 2 tablespoons honey to mix with BBQ sauce; Optional: butter for extra moisture and flavor

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How to smoke chicken without it coming out tough? Directions · Set the Egg for indirect cooking with the convEGGtor at 275ºF/135ºC with Apple Smoking Chunks · Rub the chicken with olive oil and liberally season

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Get your smoker running hot (350-400°F)
Split the chicken through the breast only
Cook breast-side down for 35-45 minutes
Flip and finish breast-side up for another 35-45 minutes until done

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Finger-Lickin’ Good: The Ultimate Guide to Smoking BBQ Chicken