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Smoked Chicken - First Time

Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:05 pm
Posted by Ruxins Rascals
Middle of Da Bayou
Member since Nov 2018
537 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:05 pm
So I just bought myself a pellet grill and was looking to do a few whole chickens tonight. What is your preferred method (whole, spatchcock, beer can, etc.) to cook a chicken? Also at what temp do you prefer to cook?
Posted by Trout Bandit
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2012
13253 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:11 pm to
Spatchcock. Dry brine. 350-375.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76519 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:14 pm to
quote:

Spatchcock. Dry brine. 350-375.


This
Posted by yatesdog38
in your head rent free
Member since Sep 2013
12737 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:34 pm to
brine for a 4 hours, sprinkle some cajun seasoning on it, smoke it whole 2.5 hoursy at 275-300. Brine isn't necessary i just feel like it helps balance out smoke and cooking. could be confirmation bias.
This post was edited on 12/5/19 at 12:35 pm
Posted by Centinel
Idaho
Member since Sep 2016
43335 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:36 pm to
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quote:
Spatchcock. Dry brine. 350-375.



This




What they both said.

Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9403 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:37 pm to
Last one I did I rubbed with oil then NuNu’s dry rub and smoked at 170° for about 45 minutes then turned the heat up to 350° until the internal got to where I wanted it.

Posted by Aubie Spr96
lolwut?
Member since Dec 2009
41111 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:51 pm to
What dry brine are yall using? I've always brined mine in salt water with a veggie/chicken stock.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76519 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 12:53 pm to
Its essentially just salt rubbed on the bird.

Some people add a bit of baking powder.
Posted by biggsc
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34209 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 1:05 pm to
Do a spatchcock and drunken chicken.

Cook it at about 350-375.

Do a whole spatchcock turkey as well
Posted by Athis
Member since Aug 2016
11599 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 2:18 pm to
quote:

Do a whole spatchcock turkey as well


Rouse's still has turkeys on sale...Maybe .59 a LB.
Posted by biggsc
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Member since Mar 2009
34209 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 2:22 pm to
quote:

Rouse's still has turkeys on sale...Maybe .59 a LB.


Great deal
Posted by GeauxTigers0107
South Louisiana
Member since Oct 2009
9716 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 5:21 pm to
Preferred method is halves but I've been doing more individual pieces lately. Inject with Bird Bath, rub with Plowboy's Yardbird Rub or here lately Fire Dancer BBQ Chicken Rub. Post oak pellets, smoke at 275, place in a butter bath the last 25 minutes, remove, sauce, back on pit to set the sauce for 10 minutes. Done.

Thighs


Breasts and legs
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76519 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 6:05 pm to
Holy Moses, that looks good.
Posted by WaltTeevens
Santa Barbara, CA
Member since Dec 2013
10961 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 6:24 pm to
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GeauxTigers0107

Daaaaamn
Posted by tigersmanager
Member since Jun 2010
7371 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 7:41 pm to
That's some nice looking chicken
Posted by biggsc
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34209 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 7:47 pm to
Posted by UFCST63
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2008
539 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 8:59 pm to
I smoked a chicken on my Traeger the other day and the skin turned out tough. Reminded me of the Christmas Vacation turkey dinner scene. What happened?
Posted by PapaPogey
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2008
39501 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 9:00 pm to
How are y'all getting crispy skin on smoked thighs? I love cooking and eating them but the skin always turns out rubbery.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76519 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 9:10 pm to
quote:

I smoked a chicken on my Traeger the other day and the skin turned out tough. Reminded me of the Christmas Vacation turkey dinner scene. What happened?


Dry brine and let it rest in the fridge uncovered for 24-48 hours.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76519 posts
Posted on 12/5/19 at 9:17 pm to
quote:

How are y'all getting crispy skin on smoked thighs? I love cooking and eating them but the skin always turns out rubbery.




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