The Best Smoked Chicken

By: Victoria from Easy Recipes with a Twist

For one of the best chicken recipes try this robust smokey recipe. Served with a delicious dipping sauce that brings out its smokey flavor, the meat falls right of the bone and on to your plate. Even better as left overs, try The Best Smoked Chicken.

Notes

Cooking MethodGrilling

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
4 cups water
1/4 cup salt
1 chicken divided to 2-4 parts depending on your liking
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
Dipping Sauce:
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Mix water with salt to make brine. Cover the chicken with brine and pop to refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
After 12 hours pat dry chicken and place on preheated smoker to 225 degrees F. Smoke it for 45 minutes per pound.
Mix apple cider vinegar with extra virgin olive oil and brush the chicken on both sides every 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, make dipping sauce - mix ketchup, soy sauce and balsamic vinegar.
After the chicken is well smoked serve it with dipping sauce or make sandwiches.