SMOKED CHICKEN RECIPES: September 2010

HERBED SMOKED CHICKEN RECIPE
A nice smoked chicken recipe to try !

Smoked Chicken Recipes INGREDIENTS

Wood chips, soaked 1 hour
1 1/2 cups softened butter, divided
3 (3 lb.) broiler-fryers
3 bunches fresh herbs, untrimmed
Additional softened butter
Freshly ground pepper

Smoked Chicken Recipes INSTRUCTIONS Prepare charcoal fire in smoker. Scatter wood chips over coals. Place water pan in smoker, and fill with water, wine or fruit juice.

Place 1/2 cup butter in cavity of each broiler-fryer, and stuff each with 1 bunch of herbs, including stems and leaves. Rub additional butter and pepper liberally on surface of chickens, and place them on grill rack. Insert meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch bone. Cover with smoker lid; cook 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until thermometer reaches 185 degrees. Refill the water pan and add charcoal as needed...and the smoked chicken recipe herbed is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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SHERRY SMOKED CHICKEN RECIPE
A nice smoked chicken recipe to try !

Smoked Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS

2 cups dry sherry
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 (3 lb.) broiler-fryers
wood chips, soaked

Smoked Chicken Recipe INSTRUCTIONS Combine dry sherry, vinegar, teriyaki sauce, garlic, onion and brown sugar in a large, shallow dish. Place chicken in dish turning once in marinade. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight, turning chicken occasionally.

Prepare wood and charcoal fire in smoker. Place wood chips on coals. Place water pan in smoker, and pour in marinade; finish filling with water.

Spray grill rack with oil. Place chickens on the grill rack. Insert meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch bone (or plan to use an instant-read thermometer instead).

Cover with smoker lid; cook 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 185°F degrees. Refill water pan and add charcoal as needed. The smoked chicken recipe is ready...enjoy it !
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