How to Smoke a Whole Chicken on a Pellet Grill

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Ingredients 

- preheat your smoker to 225F - pat dry the chicken - apply melted butter or olive oil - apply the spice rub - stuff the cavity with aromatics - place the chicken on the smoker grates - smoke 15-20 min at high smoke setting, if available

Step by Step

– increase the temp to 225F and smoke until the IT hits 165F - for crispy skin you can increase the temp to 375F for the last 15 min - remove the cooked chicken from the smoker and rest 15 min before carving - enjoy

Step by Step

Top tips for Smoking Chicken on a Pellet smoker

- brine the chicken for maximum flavor - pat dry the chicken before seasoning - season under the skin - don't overstuff the cavity - use digital thermometer  - let it rest before carving

- add to salads - shred for sandwiches, wraps - add to soups, stews - make a casserole

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