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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Emmanuel Agyatey
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the chicken. I will definitely be making it again.
king Israel
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Sompod kumar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making it again.
Maxxiel Cardoso
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Shehryar Shabir
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is so moist and flavorful. I've also tried it with different types of wood chips, and they all add a different flavor to the chicken.
Jaimee Paige
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for smoked chicken. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.
Odunayo Titilayo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is always moist and flavorful.
Elisha ndanga
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making it again.
Noman Baloch
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
Yohn Siaway
[email protected]This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the chicken. I will definitely be making it again.
Md Ajmir
[email protected]Delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Minette Perez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making it again.
Kaliyona Eberli
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Huncho Jnr
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and juicy. I've also tried it with different types of wood chips, and they all add a different flavor to the chicken.
Md Lemon Miah
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so delicious and flavorful.
Mads & joly
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.
Aella Lamar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to prepare chicken. The brining process helps to keep the chicken moist and flavorful, while the smoking adds a delicious smoky flavor.