BRINED SMOKED CHICKEN
Soak your birds in this brine for yummy smoked chicken. Well wrapped and refrigerated leftovers will keep for 3 to 5 days.
Provided by LargePete
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour water into a large, non-aluminum container; add salt and sugar and stir to dissolve. Add soy sauce, tarragon, thyme, and pepper. Place chickens in the brine and weigh them down with a heavy plate so they stay submerged. Brine at room temperature for 2 hours, or in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
- Remove chickens from brine, wash, and pat dry. Reserve brine. Tie the legs together of each chicken using kitchen twine.
- Prepare a water smoker for cooking by preheating to 200 to 250 degrees F (93 to 120 degrees C). Fill the water pan with hot water and half of the reserved brine. Place chickens, breast side up, on the grill racks. Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions. Cover.
- Smoke chickens until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 4 hours, brushing chickens with olive oil every 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the smoker and let rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 113.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 19349.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
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Dave Davies
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Abubakary Juma
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of smoked chicken, but this recipe was actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Nashad Saim
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the chicken turned out delicious.
mohamed elsafy
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.
Su Barua
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I highly recommend it.
Awais Abbas
[email protected]The chicken was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
LUNKS
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Michael Stokes
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of smoked chicken, but this recipe was actually really good. The brine helped to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
aref alsamiri
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken.
Zaidkhan khan
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Talha Shah
[email protected]This was my first time smoking a chicken, and it turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken was perfectly cooked.
Emely Raquel Bonilla
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken comes out juicy and flavorful, and the brine makes it extra tender.
Abrielle Robertson
[email protected]This brined smoked chicken was absolutely delicious! The meat was so moist and flavorful, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.