GRILL ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN

GRILL ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN image

Number Of Ingredients 12

Brine:
1 cup kosher salt
2 quarts water
Rub:
2 tbs ground cumin
2 tbs curry powder
2 tbs chili powder
1 tbs allspice
1 tbs ground black pepper
1 tbs ground cinammon
3-3.5 lb chicken
wood chips (hickory, cherry, apple, alder, or similar)

Steps:

Dissolve salt in water for brine. Immerse chicken in brine and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove from brine, rinse, and pat dry. Massage rub all over chicken, inside and out. Lift skin and rub directly on the meat Soak wood chips for at least 15 minutes. Place chips in a foil tray. Place on top of primary burner. Turn all burners to high and preheat with lid down until chips are smoking (about 20 minutes). Open grill and turn off all burners except primary. Clean grates. Place chicken breast side down on cooler part of grill. Cover and grill for 35 minutes. Turn chicken over with legs facing opposite direction, towards primary burner. Continue grill-roasting for another 30-40 minutes. Instant-read thermometer should read 170-175 degrees. Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for at least 15 minutes. Carve and serve.