Garlic & Chili Pepper Smoked Chicken

Name: Garlic & Chili Pepper Smoked Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3.5 lb whole chicken; 0.5 cup kosher salt; 1 gallon water; Traeger Garlic & Chili Pepper rub

20 mins prepServes 4

This Garlic & Chili Pepper Smoked Chicken is irresistibly juicy and uses only a few ingredients! The chicken is brined in salt water, coated with Garlic & Chili Pepper Rub, then smoked over applewood. Pair this smoked chicken with an Oatmeal Stout or other dark and malty beer.

4 servings

What you need

½ cup kosher salt

1 gal water

3 ½ lb chicken

1 oz spice rub

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STEP 1: BRINE

Add water and salt to a large bowl and mix. Add the whole chicken to the brine, cover, and refrigerate for 8-24 hours (no longer).

STEP 2: SPATCHCOCK

Dry off the chicken with a paper towel. With the breast-side down, remove the spine with poultry shears. Flip the chicken over and firmly push down to split the breastbone so that the chicken lays flat.

STEP 3: SEASON

Liberally season all surfaces of the chicken with the Traeger Garlic & Chili Pepper rub.

STEP 4: SMOKE

Smoke the chicken at 400°F over applewood for about 45 minutes. The chicken is done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

STEP 5: SERVE

Pair with an Oatmeal Stout, Porter, or other dark and malty beers.

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