I wanted to try something different so I "butterflied" a chicken and smoked it with just butter and herbs. This turned out so incredibly delicious that I am excited to try other things as well. The chicken was moist and flavorful, a real treat! Maybe a turkey will be next!!
Ingredients
1 whole chicken
¼ cup butter, softened
1 T fresh thyme, chopped
1 T fresh sage, chopped
1 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped
Instructions
Using a pair of kitchen shears or a sharp, heavy knife, cut and remove the back bone so the bird can lay flat. Mix the herbs with the butter. Separate the skin from the breast and rub the herb-butter in between. Rub remaining butter over the outside of the chicken.
Smoke at 225 - 250 degrees until internal temperature reaches 165, about 3-hours.
Recipe by Three Guys Outside at https://www.3guysoutside.com/2015/11/smoked-herb-chicken/