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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 171 g
(Approx. 6 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 Calories From Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30 g 46%
Saturated Fat 7 g 35%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 120 mg 40%
Sodium 580 mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 38 g
Vitamin A 6% Iron 10%
Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Smoked Whole Chicken

Prep Time
1 hour
Cook Time
2 hours
Total Time
3 hours
Serves
6  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 6 Servings

3 Lb whole broiler fryer chicken, giblets removed
1/4 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp Adams Reserve Texas Brisket Rub, plus more as needed
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Instructions

1
Place chicken or a roasting pan, rub with olive oil and season outside of chicken and cavity liberally with seasoning rub. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
2
While chicken is sitting, preheat smoker using your favorite wood to between 300 and 325F.
3
Place chicken in smoker farthest away from heat source, allow to smoke for at least 1 hour then rotate chicken and place it closer to heat source to help crisp skin.
4
Raise temp in smoker to 350 to 375F. Continue to cook rotating chicken as it crisps. Continue to cook until chicken reaches 165F internal temp.
5
Remove and allow to rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes before carving.
6
Chef's Note: I like to first brine my chicken using the "Pink Peppercorn and Citrus Brine for BBQ'd Birds" on HEB.com.