Smoked Herb Chicken

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

This is a great recipe for smoked chicken. I use chunks of hickory in my grill to impart a smoky flavor to the meat.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 chicken

Smoked Herb Chicken

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

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat.

Step 2

Rinse chicken inside and out. Pat dry. Loosen skin around the breast area.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Cook chicken with smoke for 4 hours or until juices run clear when poked with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Smoked Herb Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 323.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.7g 61%

Carbohydrates: 0.1g

Fat: 21.4g 33%

Saturated Fat: 7.5g 38%

Cholesterol: 108.4mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 322.4IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.5mg 73%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 20.5mg 2%

Iron: 1.7mg 9%

Magnesium: 26.6mg 10%

Potassium: 277.7mg 8%

Sodium: 124.1mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 192.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.