How Do You Smoke Chicken On The Grill?
Smoking chicken on the grill is easy. With a Weber grill or a similar kettle grill you can get that delicious smoky flavor in a plump and juicy roast chicken. Season your chicken to your taste. A good start is your basic house seasoning of salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Make sure you remove the innards, and place the seasoned chicken in a zip loc bag and let it marinate in the refrigerator over night. When you are ready to smoke the chicken, start a fire using 15 to 20 brickets (or the wood equivalent). Once the fire is burning, place all of the coals on one end of the grill. Some split the fire in half and place the coals on opposite sides to deliver even heat, but this is not necessary. Place the drip pan next to the fire, place your smoking wood on the fire, replace the cooking grill, and place the chicken above the drip pan. Your smoking wood should be some type of known cooking wood, like mesquite. Do not use treated building lumber. Open the lower and upper vents halfway a
