If you’ve ever met me before, you know I love celebrating. It doesn’t matter how big or small the win; whatever it was, if it was worth doing, then it’s worth celebrating. (Actually, I love making celebration food, so I’ll take any excuse😉) A childhood friend excitedly told me she was starting an online business the other day. It’s so fantastic to see her pursue her passion. So today, I’m sharing what I’m going to prepare for her business venture celebration. Can you guess what I’ll make when her business finally opens? I’ll be thinking about that one 🤔.
Recipe Ingredients
How to Smoke a Spatchcocked Chicken
I love this bone-in method of preparing chicken because the flavor and juiciness are kept intact. And it’s super easy to spatchcock a chicken since it only takes three steps. Prepare the Chicken Season the Chicken Smoke It Enjoy!
Which Smoker is Best?
Of the many choices, pellet smokers, charcoal grills, and electric smokers are the most common. Honestly, the chicken turns out perfect in whichever one you choose. I love my Traeger Pellet Smoker, but a charcoal grill works just as well. Here are my top smoker choices: My Choice: Pellet Smoker Pros Cons How to Use a Pellet Smoker I purchase wood chips directly from Traeger because they have good combustion and perfectly infuse the smoky flavor. But Kingsford also offers excellent wood chips for smoking. Verdict – This smoker is straightforward, automatically feeding the pellets into the smoker and fanning the chamber. So there’s no need to get dirty, but don’t forget to check the chicken once in a while! 👍 Charcoal Grill Pros Cons How to Use a Charcoal Grill for a Smoker Verdict – This method is convenient, and you don’t need space for a bulky unit in your backyard. 👍🏾 Just add your favorite wood chips along with the charcoal. Electric Smoker Pros Cons Electric smokers use heating rods to smoke the wood chips. It also uses convection heat to cook the chicken, giving it a slightly different flavor. It resembles a bullet smoker, but the wood tray substitutes for the fire chamber. How to Use an Electric Smoker NOTE: If you’re breaking in a new smoker, season it with cooking oil to remove manufacturing residue. Verdict: Electric grills cook at lower temperatures, which takes longer. However, this method is easier to navigate!
Tips and Tricks
Serving Suggestions
A dish like this only deserves the best pairings. Luckily, it isn’t hard to pick out recipes to accompany this one. Here are my top choices to serve with smoked spatchcocked chicken:
More Delicious Poultry Recipes
Conclusion
That’s the sum of it all: an easy-peasy process for a delectable smoked spatchcocked chicken. Will you brine or not? I would love to know if you tried it and noticed a difference in how juicy your chicken turns out.
