Smoked Chicken, Cameroonian Style | From My Backyard Smoker to the Garden Pot

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content, while thighs are often less expensive.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika provides similar flavor without the smokiness.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers are milder, while jalapeños can be more affordable.

Prepare the chicken by washing and cutting it into four halves.

Season the chicken with salt, Maggi cube, and Cameroon pepper.

Fire up the grill/smoker with charcoal and wood for indirect heat.

Place the seasoned chicken on the grill.

Add flavored charcoal for additional smoke flavor.

Cover the grill and let the chicken smoke for about 4 to 6 hours, maintaining a temperature between 250°F and 300°F.

Cooking Techniques

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