Pull the skin away from the breast meat using your finger, being careful not to tear it.
Put ½ tbsp butter on each side of breast meat in each bird.
Coat each bird with remaining butter.
Prepare smoker to 275°F.
Arrange hens on grates and close the smoker.
Cook hens to 160°F internal temperature at the thickest part of breast and thigh.
Remove from smoker, tent with foil and let rest at least 15 minutes.
Serve whole or carved.
Notes
Where can I get Smoke Kitchen Honey Garlic rub from? You can buy it here along with our other rubs, sauces, and bbq tools.What flavor wood should I use? We used cherry wood chunks.