Smoked Spatchcock Chicken
Juicy, smoky, and coated in a flavorful BBQ rub, this spatchcocked chicken comes off the smoker with crispy skin and deep, savory flavor.
Servings 4
Calories 594kcal
Ingredients
- 5 lb chicken whole
- 3 tbsp homemade chicken rub or your favourite
Instructions
- Place the chicken breast side down on a chopping board. Use a sharp boning knife or poultry shears to cut along both sides of the backbone. Remove it along with any giblets.
- Flip the chicken over and press down firmly with the palms of your hand so that the bird is flattened.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season liberally on all sides with chicken rub.
- Preheat your smoker to 275°F.
- Place your chicken on the grates of the smoker with the breasts facing up. Let it smoke for one to two hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.
Notes
How to spatchcock a chicken. If it's your first time check out our step-by-step instructions and photos above.
Smoking time - The exact smoking time will vary depending on the temperature of your smoker, the size of the chicken, and how full your smoker is.
Nutrition
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg
