Unbelievable Smoked Chicken Recipe - You Won't Believe What This Sauce is Made of!

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often less expensive and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and has a higher smoke point.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar provides sweetness at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos are a less expensive alternative with similar flavor.

Prepare the smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Season the whole chicken with smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Place the seasoned chicken in the smoker and smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours at 225°F until fully cooked.

Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add rice to the pot and stir for 2-3 minutes until slightly toasted.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped carrots and green peas.

Serve the smoked chicken over the rice, garnished with lemon wedges and parsley.

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