Smoked Herb Chicken
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"This is a great recipe for smoked chicken. I use chunks of hickory in my grill to impart a smoky flavor to the meat."
Original recipe yield: 1 chicken.
- Prep Time:
- 15 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 4 Hours
- Ready In:
- 4 Hours 15 Minutes
- Servings:
- 8
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
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DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.
- Rinse chicken inside and out. Pat dry. Loosen skin around the breast area.
- 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.
- Cook chicken with smoke for 4 hours or until juices run clear when poked with a fork.
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