Delicious smoked whole chicken fast! Use this hybrid method of smoking a chicken for one hour and then increasing the heat to get that perfect crispy skin. The recipe includes a delicious homemade chicken seasoning or use any BBQ sauce you want.
Prepare the seasoning mix by adding all of the ingredients to a small bowl or ramekin and mixing well.
Take the whole chicken out of any packaging, remove any giblets from the cavity, and place the chicken on a large plate or pan. Rub the seasoning mix all over the chicken.
Transfer chicken to the smoker and smoke for one hour at 250° Fahrenheit.
Once the hour is up, increase the grill/smoker temperature to high heat, approximately (400°-450°Fahrenheit).
From the time you increase the smoker heat, cook for an additional 45-65 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160° Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the breast.
Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving. The internal temperature will continue to rise to 165° Fahrenheit while resting.
Notes
Nutrition amounts provided are per serving and an estimate provided for those following a Ketogenic or low-carb diet. See our full nutrition information disclosure here.