We used our Weber Performer Kettle with some Post Oak to create a one of a kind roasted chicken… Seasoned with Rub a Dub and finished with Fire Honey, life is good!
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Watch as Chef Jason, Ace's Grilling Expert, show you how to make this easy meal on your kettle grill.
Yield: 1 Whole Chicken – Serves 4 people
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 45 - 55 minutes cooking time
Ingredients
Measure Ingredient
1 ea Chicken, Roaster, Fresh - 3# weight
Taste Rub A Dub, 5280 Culinary - Season to taste
Taste Fire Honey, 5280 Culinary
***Adjust seasoning to taste preference, use Oink, Bayou Dust, Rub A Dub, Garden, Thai Mojito or Prime Rib Rub A Dub. They all offer a great flavor and a different flavor**
Cooking Notes
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This can be done on the Traeger, Weber Kettle or Big Green Egg
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For Weber Kettle and BGE Add some Texas Post Oak wood to build flavor
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Cooking Directions
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Remove chicken from package, take out any gift packs of parts and drain
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Using a heavy duty pair of kitchen shears, cut the back out of the chicken
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Using a chef’s knife, split the sternum and flatten the chicken
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Drizzle with light amount of olive oil and season to taste with Rub A Dub
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Flip the grate over, add the charcoal baskets and adjust so the access doors on the grate are held open by the charcoal basket
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Replace the center grate
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Using a chimney, load with Weber Briquettes and light using 1-2 Weber Cube Lighters
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Adjust the bottom vent to 50% open/closed
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Once briquettes are 75% ignited, pour the unlit briquettes evenly into the 2 baskets and then top with the red hot briquettes
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Add 1-2 chunks of post oak (dry, not soaked) to the baskets
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Close the lid and adjust the top vent to control temp to 350 Degrees
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Once the smoke has started, add the chicken and load the probe fully
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**** Be sure to add the chicken in the center of the kettle
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**** Be sure to load the probe fully into the thickest part of the chicken breast
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Maintain temp at 350 degrees and roast/smoke chicken to internal temp of 165 degrees
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Remove chicken using gloves/tongs and allow to rest for 5 minutes
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Drizzle with fire honey and serve
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Chicken can be cut into ¼’s for easier eating
Grills / Grill Gear Used
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Weber Performer Kettle Ace SKU - 8406779
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Weber Charcoal Briquettes Ace SKU - 8638629
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Thermometer, Digital, Snapcheck Ace SKU – 8882417
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Thermometer, Digital, iGrill 2 Ace SKU – 8531519
Shopping List (Products Used)
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Fire Honey, 5280 Culinary Ace SKU – 8017719
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Rub A Dub, 5280 Culinary Ace SKU – 8562050