Discover the perfect Big Green Egg smoked whole chicken recipe for your next backyard BBQ. Juicy, flavorful, and easy to make!
Course
Main Course
Prep Time20minutes
Cook Time1hour
Servings4
Ingredients
1whole chickenapproximately 4-5 pounds
1cupbrown sugar
2tablespoonspaprika
1tablespoongarlic powder
1teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspooncayenne pepperoptional, for a spicy kick
Wood chunksapplewood or hickory
Instructions
Prepping Like a Pro
Pat Dry: Start by patting your whole chicken dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture ensures that our flavorful rub sticks like glue.
Giblet Removal: Don't forget to take out any giblets hiding inside your chicken. We want the focus to be on the bird, not the extras.
Crafting the Flavorful Rub
Mix It Up: In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper if you're feeling a bit daring. This rub is going to be the hero of our flavor story.
Rub-a-Dub-Dub
Rub Down: Generously slather the chicken with the flavorful rub, making sure to cover every nook and cranny. Imagine you're giving your bird a spa treatment—it deserves the royal treatment.
Fire It Up!
Preheat the Big Green Egg: Get your Big Green Egg to a steady 250°F. Yes, patience is a virtue, my friend, and it's about to pay off big time.
Wood Whispers and Smoke Magic
Choose Your Wood: Select your wood chunks—applewood and hickory are my personal go-tos. These woods add a symphony of flavors to our smokin' adventure.
Add Wood to the Charcoal: Toss a couple of wood chunks onto the charcoal in the Big Green Egg. Close the lid and let the magical aroma begin.
Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
Place Chicken on the Grill: Put that rub-coated beauty onto the grate, close the lid, and let the magic happen. This is where the smoky symphony begins.
Monitor Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to keep an eye on the chicken. We're aiming for 165°F at the thickest part for that perfect smoky goodness.
The Grand Finale
Let It Rest: Once your chicken hits the desired temperature, take it off the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. It's like the encore after a great performance.
Carve and Enjoy: Carve that smoky masterpiece and get ready to enjoy a flavor explosion in every bite!