Livin La Vida Keto: Smoked BBQ Whole Chicken

Sunday, June 3, 2012

Smoked BBQ Whole Chicken

Equipment:
Prepare the grill the same as for the Smoked BBQ Brisket
Beer Can Chicken Steamer Stand

These can be purchased online, at your favorite kitchen store, or BBQ store.
Soda or beer can-empty- to place in stand.
5 Wood Chip Packets-see Smoked Brisket Recipe for instructions.

Ingredients:
Whole Chicken-If you have a choice, purchase organic chicken. The cost is slightly higher but the quality is unparalleled. Purchase local, clean meat whenever you can. Our local Walmart sells organic chicken for $7-$8 per chicken. It is worth the extra couple of dollars for the health benefit.
Homemade Chicken Stock *If you haven't made your own, purchase low sodium stock with no msg in it. There are very good quality stocks on the market now readily available in major grocery chains.
(Optional) Rub of Choice

Procedure:
*Prep grill as explained in the smoked brisket recipe-the link is above.
1. Remove any organs from the cavity of the chicken. Save in freezer for future stock if you like.
2. Rinse thoroughly inside and out. Dry completely.
3. Apply rub to outside and inside of chicken. You may also gently lift the skin and sprinkle rub under the skin for added flavor. Be careful not to tear the skin.
4. Fill can 3/4 of the way full with stock and/or any herbs or additional rub.
5. Place the can into the holder and put the chicken upright onto the can.
6. Place the chicken with the holder inserted into the cavity of the chicken onto the grill as far from the fire as possible.
7. Put wood chip packet on fire and add a new packet every 30-40 minutes.
8. Cook for 2 1/2-3 hours at 225-250 degrees or until chicken pulls easily away from the bone.
9. Remove from grill and let chicken rest on the stand, covered with aluminum foil for 15 minutes.
10. Carve and serve.

Sauce:
1. Pour the stock from the can into a sauce pot reserving 1/4 cup in a small bowl.
2. Add 2 Tablespoons flour to the 1/4 cup stock and blend till smooth.
3. Heat the stock till bubbly and slowly drizzle the flour mixture into the sauce while whisking gently.
4. Cook for about 7 minutes till slightly thickened.
5. Pour over carved meat or have as a dipping sauce for the chicken.

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