BASIL AND WINE INFUSED SMOKED CHICKEN

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Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 teaspoons sweet paprika
3 teaspoons pepper
4 pounds whole chicken
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
8 leaves fresh basil
6 ounces white wine
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix salt, sugar, paprika and pepper; set aside Remove neck and giblets from chicken; discard Rinse chicken in side and out; pat dry with paper towels Rub chicken lightly with oil Loosen skin from breast and drumsticks by inserting fingers and gently pushing between skin and meat Season chicken with spice rub; under skin, and inside and out Insert basil leaves under the skin Fill "beer can" cavity of pan with wine and herbs Place chicken on grill pan Smoke 2 plus hours Let rest for 10 minutes before carving

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