Smoked Herb Chicken

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.

Step 2

Rinse chicken inside and out. Pat dry. Loosen skin around the breast area.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Cook chicken with smoke for 4 hours or until juices run clear when poked with a fork.