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10. SMOKED CHICKEN
Need
Chicken shears
Prep Time
Start the night before to brine the chicken
Wood Flavouring
Use a lighter flavor like apple wood chips / pellets.
Cook Time
1 hour approximately
Temperature Zone
MED: 135-160°C (275-320°F)
Internal Temperature
Breast 83°C
INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken
2 litres of water
2 tblsp salt
1 tblsp honey
1 tsp ground pepper
1 tblsp oil
Day 1
Mix the water, salt, honey and pepper to make a brine.
Remove the chicken’s backbone and flatten (this will enable to chicken to cook more quickly).
Submerge the chicken into the brine and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Day 2
Pre-heat your Hark gas smoker to MED (approximately 110°C).
Drain the chicken and pour boiling water over the skin.
Pat the chicken dry and rub with oil.
Place inside the smoker at 110°C for 2 hours or until the internal breast temperature reaches 83°C
(180°F).
Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before serving.
