By Dennis The Prescott
This hardwood-smoked recipe was created by the awe-inspiring Dennis the Prescott. His beautiful and delicious smoked chicken is perfect for a wee feast. Make a turkey thankful and get stuffed on chicken instead.
Temps de Préparation
Temps de Cuisson
Granulés
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Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.3/4 Cup | Sel |
2 Tablespoon | cassonade |
2 Clove | ail |
2 Sprig | thym |
2 Sprig | Romarin |
1 | (5-6 lb) free-range chicken |
1 | lemon, halved |
1 | bulb garlic, halved |
2 Tablespoon | huile d’olive |
1 Tablespoon | lemon zest |
4 Teaspoon | sel cachère |
4 Teaspoon | dehydrated garlic flakes |
3 Teaspoon | onion flakes |
1 Teaspoon | dried thyme |
1 Teaspoon | Paprika Fumé |
2 Teaspoon | dried parsley |
2 Teaspoon | poivre noir concassé |
1 Teaspoon | crushed coriander seeds |
1
First, prepare the brine. In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, salt, sugar, garlic and herbs, and bring it all to a boil. Give the water a stir until the salt dissolves, then remove from the heat.
2
Top with 8 cups of water. Submerge chicken in the brine and place in the fridge overnight.
3
Stir all of the ingredients for your seasoning together, cover and set aside.
4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
5
Remove the chicken from the brine, and pat it dry with paper towels.
6
Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the bird, getting it completely coated. Rub 1-1/2 tablespoons of prepared seasoning and lemon zest all over the chicken. Stuff both halves of the garlic bulb and lemon in the cavity of the bird.
7
Place on the preheated grill and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. It will take 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
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Tip: Use the carcass/remains for stock. That sweet smoked grill flavor is to die for. Follow Dennis the Prescott's awesome Instagram for more delicious dishes.
Follow this step-by-step guide for smoking whole chicken with tips on buying, prepping, brines, injections, rubs, smoking woods, and a time and temp guide.
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