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!

Smoked Chicken on Weber Kettle

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Yield: 1 Whole Chicken – Serves 4 people

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 45 - 55 minutes cooking time

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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**

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Cooking Notes

• This can be done on the Traeger, Weber Kettle or Big Green Egg
  • For Weber Kettle and BGE Add some Texas Post Oak wood to build flavor

Cooking Directions

Preparation: Remove chicken from package, take out any gift packs of parts and drain Using a heavy duty pair of kitchen shears, cut the back out of the chicken Using a chef’s knife, split the sternum and flatten the chicken Drizzle with light amount of olive oil and season to taste with Rub A Dub TO PREPARE THE WEBER KETTLE Flip the grate over, add the charcoal baskets and adjust so the access doors on the grate are held open by the charcoal basket Replace the center grate Using a chimney, load with Weber Briquettes and light using 1-2 Weber Cube Lighters Adjust the bottom vent to 50% open/closed Once briquettes are 75% ignited, pour the unlit briquettes evenly into the 2 baskets and then top with the red hot briquettes Add 1-2 chunks of post oak (dry, not soaked) to the baskets Close the lid and adjust the top vent to control temp to 350 Degrees Once the smoke has started, add the chicken and load the probe fully **** Be sure to add the chicken in the center of the kettle **** Be sure to load the probe fully into the thickest part of the chicken breast Maintain temp at 350 degrees and roast/smoke chicken to internal temp of 165 degrees Remove chicken using gloves/tongs and allow to rest for 5 minutes Drizzle with fire honey and serve Chicken can be cut into ¼’s for easier eating

Grills / Grill Gear Used

• Weber Performer Kettle Ace SKU - 8406779
• Weber Charcoal Briquettes Ace SKU - 8638629
• Thermometer, Digital, Snapcheck Ace SKU – 8882417
• Thermometer, Digital, iGrill 2 Ace SKU – 8531519

Shopping List (Products Used)

• Fire Honey, 5280 Culinary  Ace SKU – 8017719
• Rub A Dub, 5280 Culinary Ace SKU – 8562050

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Published: 2/3/2020