Smoked Chicken With Fresh Herb Marinade Recipe

Name: Smoked Chicken With Fresh Herb Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 4 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 4 teaspoons Worcestershire; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons table salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb.) whole chicken, halved; 1 cup hickory chips

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons Worcestershire
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 (3- to 3 1/2-lb.) whole chicken, halved
1 cup hickory chips

1
Whisk together first 12 ingredients. Pour mixture into a 1-gal. zip-top plastic freezer bag; add chicken. Seal bag, and turn to coat. Chill chicken 8 to 12 hours.
2
Pile hot coals on 1 side of grill, leaving other side empty. Let grill heat up, covered with grill lid, 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 300u00b0. (Go to southernliving.com/bbqchicken for gas grill instructions.)
3
Place chicken, skin-side up, in a 13- x 9-inch disposable aluminum foil pan. Pour marinade over chicken. Sprinkle hickory chips over hot coals. Place pan with chicken on unlit side of grill.
4
Grill, covered with grill lid and maintaining internal temperature at 300u00b0, 2 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 175u00b0. Spoon pan drippings over chicken.

420

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup peanut oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Smoked Chicken With Fresh Herb Marinade 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Chicken With Fresh Herb Marinade

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Variations & substitutions

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