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How Long To Smoke A Whole Chicken At 225ºF? Recipe

How Long to Smoke Chicken 225ºF

We're going to talk about how to smoke chicken at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a great way to cook chicken if you want it to be moist and flavorful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Whole chicken (4-5 pounds)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter
  • 2 cups Wood chips (hickory, mesquite, apple, pecan, cherry or a combination)
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 225 F. If you use a gas or charcoal grill, you'll need to set up a smoker box or foil packet with the wood chips.
  • Season your chicken all over with salt and pepper. Rub the olive oil or butter all over the outside of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken in the smoker and smoke for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the smoker and allow it to rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword How long does it take to smoke chicken at 225ºF