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Chicken

Whole Smoked Chicken

The cook

Wood

Apple

Heat

~275°F; optional 375–400°F finish

Target

165°F breast; thighs may benefit from ~170–175°F texture

Also works with: Wings Blend, Cherry

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Pat the whole chicken dry, lightly oil and season inside and out. Smoke breast-side up around 275°F. Monitor breast and thigh separately. Once the breast reaches 165°F, remove unless using a brief hotter finish for skin. If skin needs help, increase cooker temperature late in the cook. Rest 10–15 minutes before carving.

Original Kona Smoke Guide summary using standard smoker technique.

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