Honey and Spice Whole Chicken | Smoked Whole Chicken Recipe on the @Char-Griller Gravity 980

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar + water

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are often more accessible.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective substitute.

Spray the back side of the whole chicken with canola oil as a binder.

Rub the chicken with heathrow's chicken rub.

Rub the chicken with heathrow's honey chipotle rub.

Preheat the Char-Griller Gravity 980 smoker to 325°F.

Place the chicken in the smoker, positioning it towards the heat source.

Check the chicken after 30 minutes; it should still have moisture.

After 1 hour, spray the chicken with spray butter.

After 1.5 hours, check the internal temperature; it should be around 143°F in the breast and 174°F in the thigh.

Spray the chicken again with spray butter and check back in about 15 minutes.

When the temperature reaches around 160°F, apply stubs sweet honey and spiced barbecue sauce to the chicken.

Let the chicken cook for about 10 more minutes until it reaches 165°F.

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

Cooking Techniques

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