SMOKED HERB CHICKEN

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This is a great recipe for smoked chicken. I use chunks of hickory in my grill to impart a smoky flavor to the meat.

Provided by CAJUN MOMMA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (4 pound) whole chicken
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
  • Rinse chicken inside and out. Pat dry. Loosen skin around the breast area.
  • Place three tablespoons of butter in various places under the skin. Mix herbs together and place half under the skin and the other half inside the chicken.
  • Cook chicken with smoke for 4 hours or until juices run clear when poked with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 108.4 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 124.1 mg

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