How to Smoke Chicken

Tried it yesterday 👌 amazing 👊

For those who want the short version :) 1. Preheat smoker to 225-325°F depending on your smoker. 2. Smoke chicken until internal temperature reaches 145°F. ( time will depend on your smoker so based it on the internl temp not the time) 3. Increase smoker temperature to 325°F. 4. Crisp chicken skin until internal temperature reaches 160-165°F.

Mad Scientist BBQ - Whole Smoked Chicken - Recipe from the video: 1 - Start smoker - Jeremy is using oak wood 2 - Bring the smoker ambient temp to 225 (200 if using Traeger etc.) 3 - Clean and pat dry whole chicken 4 - 01:00 Trim chicken how you prefer - remove excess triangle/skin/fat 5 - 01:10 AND 04:35 - Dry brine sparingly with salt and pepper rub (50/50 blend by volume) 6 - 03:35 and 04:02 - Place whole chicken breast side up - wings toward the back on the smoker 7 - 04:55 and 5:15 - PHASE 1 IS TO ADD FLAVOR - The Phase 1 cook takes on average 45 min to 70 min at 225F (200F if using Traeger) for your chicken to reach an internal temp 145F 8 - 06:00 Around 145F internal temp of chicken turn smoker up to 325F to start getting the chicken skin crispy 9 - 06:50 PHASE 2 IS CRISP CHICKEN - 15-25 minutes smoke the chicken at 325F until the chicken has reached 160-165 internal temp (07:35), then pull it from the smoker at 160F internal (08:25) 10 - 08:58 Rest and enjoy!

Just had my first smoked chicken , followed your instructions to the letter and used a MEATER meter . Was fantastic! Bring on the beef , pork ,fish etc. My summer is going to be gatronomical . You are now my smoking guru. No more time wasted watching the amateurs.

I really like how you always provide a suggested temperature for the pellet crew.

The Donald impression was great lolol

Do you realize that you just made the number one smoked chicken video?! I've watched dozens of hours of videos over the years. And right here, right now, you just nailed it! We love you brother! Brian and family from Spokane Washington

Just smoked my fist whole chicken. Re-watched the video right before starting. It came out perfect! So tender the gristle end of the drumstick popped right off when trying to separate the leg. Thank you so much for all of your videos. Pretty new to smoking and so far I've done a chicken, brisket, pulled pork, and ribs (though I did baby backs to start with) all following your videos and they've all turned out excellent. You've saved me so much trial and error.

Alright, anyone coming back to this to be reminded of how long, temps etc. Love this process. It always tastes good. Cheers

Smoked chicken is my all time favorite. I feel like anyone that is starting out should start with chicken. It is super easy and turns out great.

When he squeeze that chicken leg, I started cussing at the phone...lol

I just got a Traeger for fathers day. I thought I'd try chicken for my first attempt before jumping up to pork and beef. Being in central TX, I've had a LOT of brisket and I can't wait to make that leap. Thank you for making my initial foray into smoking easy!

This fella deserves way more subscribers. Everything I've learned from this channel has made my smoking game ten times better. Wish I could live near his catering, I wanna try some meats straight from his smoker🤤

Thanks my man! Just bought a smoker a few days ago. I had a lot of questions. Your videos have been some of the best advice on how to. Subscribed.

Favorite bbq YouTube channel. Thanks for all your videos

The kids recently bought me a Hark 2 door gas smoker. Never used a smoker before so gave this recipe a go. Although quite difficult to maintain specific temperatures in the smoker I persevered and the result was amazing. The best chicken I have ever tasted. Even my previously skeptical wife begrudgingly agreed that it was fantastic. Thanks

I followed the directions and cooked it on my pellet smoker with an added smoke tube and it IS the best chicken I have ever eaten! My wife was amazed how juicy it was and the flavor was incredible. Thank you for the schooling! Every single recipe from the ribs to the chicken is nothing short of phenomenal. Truly watching your videos has made me a much much better BBQ man! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge!

Damn, i just made two of them yesterday and followed your video to the tee. Those were the most tastiest, juiciest flavorful chickens I ever had. Fairly new to smoking! Love the videos.

I made this last night on my Traeger pellet smoker at 200 degrees for 3 hours (until 145) then kicked it up to 325 for another 30 minutes (until 165). Let cool covered in foil for 20 minutes. It was dripping, moist, crispy skin - delicious

I've been bbq,ing for many years. I watched a few of your videos and I'm hooked! I just went out and bought a pit boss and as of right now, NOTHING goes on that grill/smoker until I watch your video on what I want to cook! I still say you need a TV show!...THANK YOU!