Smoked Chicken Recipe

Name: Smoked Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 (4-pound) whole chicken, excess fat trimmed, rinsed and patted dry; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Green Chile Spoonbread (page 185)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (4-pound) whole chicken, excess fat trimmed, rinsed and patted dry
2 tablespoons canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Green Chile Spoonbread (page 185)

1
To make the sauce, whisk together the mustard, honey, vinegar, pepper, and salt in a medium bowl.
2
Combine the canola and olive oils and then slowly add to the mustard mixture, whisking until emulsified.
3
Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the chicken, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
4
Bring to room temperature before serving.
5
Brush the entire chicken with the oil and lightly season inside and out with salt and pepper.
6
If desired, cold-smoke the chicken for 20 minutes according to the directions on page 249.
7
Preheat the oven to 450F.
8
Put the chicken, breast side up, on a rack set inside a large roasting pan.
9
Roast the chicken until it begins to turn light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
10
Reduce the heat to 350F and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 155F, about 1 hour.
11
Remove the chicken from the oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
12
Drizzle some of the sauce onto a large platter, top with the carved chicken, and place the spoonbread on the side.
13
Serve extra sauce on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons honey, 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Smoked Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smoked Chicken

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