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Smoked Chicken

Smoked chicken with mustard bbq sauce is a simple and delicious dinner to make on the grill this week.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Additional Time6 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Chicken
Keyword: mustard barbecue chicken, mustard grilled chicken, smoked whole chicken
Servings: 1 chicken
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Brine:

  • 4 quarts warm water
  • 1 cup kosher slat
  • 1 lemon cut into quarters
  • ¼ cup peppercorns

For the Chicken

  • 1 whole chicken about 5 pounds
  • ½ cup Mustard BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • Using a large stock pot, add water and kosher salt and mix until salt is dissolved. Add in lemon and peppercorns.
  • Submerse chicken in brine, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour and up to 6 hours.
  • Drain chicken well and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Spread Mustard BBQ Sauce under the skin and all over the outside of the chicken.
  • Prepare a grill or smoker to a 300° fire.
  • Place chicken over indirect heat and cook 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours until internal temperature in thickest part of chicken reaches 165°.
  • Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 474mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g