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Smoked Spatchcock Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
225 min
TOTAL TIME
250 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Smoked Spatchcock Chicken
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating your smoker to a medium-low temperature of 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), ideal for slow-cooking the chicken.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Using a fork, mix the spices until they are thoroughly blended together.
3
Next, prepare your chicken by placing it breast-side down on a work surface. Using kitchen shears, carefully cut along both sides of the backbone, removing it from the chicken. Then, grasp both sides of the breast and gently pry it open like a book.
4
With your hands, press down on each side of the breast until you hear it crack and feel it start to flatten. This will help the chicken cook more evenly.
5
Now, apply your seasoning blend all over the chicken, making sure to coat it evenly.
6
Place the seasoned chicken in your preheated smoker and smoke it until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reaches a temperature of 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). This should take about 3 1/2 hours.
7
To finish the chicken, increase the heat to a medium-high temperature of 350 to 400 degrees F (175 to 200 degrees C). This will help crisp up the skin and reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). This should take about 15 more minutes.
8
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the smoker and cover it with foil. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
9
Finally, cut and serve your delicious smoked chicken.