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Smoked Chicken on BGE

Big Green Egg Smoked Chicken


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  • Author: Jon Solberg
  • Total Time: 3 1/2-24 hrs

Description

A straight forward Big Green Egg whole smoked chicken.


Ingredients

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  • 1 whole fryer chicken 2 1/2-4 1/2 lbs
  • 1 carrot cut in short lengths
  • 1 stalk celery cut in short lengths
  • 1 small onion pelled and quartered
  • kosher salt at ½ teaspoon per pound of chicken
  • 1 tablespoon dried crushed parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon dried crushed thyme
  • 12” kitchen twine
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Apply 1/2 TSP of kosher to chicken. Rest in fridge uncovered for 4-24 hours.
  2. Insert celery, carrots and onion into chicken cavity.
  3. Combine dry herbs.
  4. Apply a light spray of cooking oil to chicken and dust on herb mix.
  5. Fold chicken wings under and tie legs together.
  6. Light your Big Green Egg with your wood selection. Insert the convEggtor and get the Egg up to the desired temperature of 275°-300° f.
  7. Place chicken on the grill and smoke to an internal temperature of 165°f (appx. 2/12-4 hours).
  8. Allow the chicken to rest for 12-20 minutes.
  9. Carve and serve.
  • Prep Time: 1-24 hours
  • Cook Time: 2 1/2-4 Hours