The Best Chicken Injection Recipe for Smoking
A rich, buttery injection infused with savory spices that makes smoked chicken irresistibly juicy and bursting with flavor in every bite.
Servings 8 whole chickens
Calories 206kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1½ tbsp chicken bouillon
- 2 sticks butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Add the water to a pot over medium heat, let it warm up, and add the chicken bouillon. Stir until it is dissolved.
- Add the butter and let it simmer until fully melted, then add the garlic powder, dried mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for five minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature (about 15 minutes).
- Place the chicken on a tray to catch any drips. Fill your injector, then insert it into the top of the breast and inject in a few spots as you work your way down.
- You can use it immediately or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Safety tip - Pour only the amount of injection you plan to use into a separate bowl, and refill as needed. Discard any leftovers; never pour them back into the main batch, since they may have been contaminated by contact with raw chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
