Cajun Smoked Chicken

If you want to add more Cajun recipes to your recipe box, Cajun Smoked Chicken might be a recipe you should try. This gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe serves 4 and costs $1.59 per serving. One serving contains 430 calories, 36g of protein, and 29g of fat. This recipe from Freerange Human requires pepper, whole chicken, garlic powder, and sea salt. 38 people were glad they tried this recipe. It works well as a main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 5 hours. With a spoonacular score of 58%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes include Cajun-brined Smoked Turkey Breast, Creamy Cajun Pasta with Smoked Sausage, and Rajun Cajun BBQ Sauce – inside of many malls are Rajun Cajun restaurants, they serve up Cajun inspired BBQ, we will show you how to make that sauce.

Servings: 4

Preparation duration: 60 minutes

Cooking duration: 240 minutes

 

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Cooking instruction summary:

An hour before cooking, soak 3-4 wood chunks of your choice in water and set asideRinse chicken thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside to rest 20-30 minutesUsing a charcoal chimney starter, light charcoal and leave in chimney until charcoal starts to ash overWhile charcoal is preheating, add all seasonings to a small mixing bowl, and mix wellLiberally coat chicken on all sides and in the cavity with cajun seasoning and set asideSpread out hot coals evenly in the bottom of the smoker, there should be enough for 2 layers of charcoalRemove wood chunks from water and add to coalsFill water pan or other high heat resistant container with water and place in smokerAdd chicken to cooking grate and coverSmoke chicken for 3-5 hours, depending on size, at 230°-260°F. Resist the urge to lift the lid. Each time you open the lid, add 15 minutes to your cook timeRemove from smoker and let cool for 15-20 minutesEnjoy

 

Step by step:

1. An hour before cooking, soak 3-4 wood chunks of your choice in water and set aside

2. Rinse chicken thoroughly and pat dry with a paper towel. Set aside to rest 20-30 minutes

3. Using a charcoal chimney starter, light charcoal and leave in chimney until charcoal starts to ash over

4. While charcoal is preheating, add all seasonings to a small mixing bowl, and mix well

5. Liberally coat chicken on all sides and in the cavity with cajun seasoning and set aside

6. Spread out hot coals evenly in the bottom of the smoker, there should be enough for 2 layers of charcoal

7. Remove wood chunks from water and add to coals

8. Fill water pan or other high heat resistant container with water and place in smoker

9. Add chicken to cooking grate and cover

10. Smoke chicken for 3-5 hours, depending on size, at 230°-260°F. Resist the urge to lift the lid. Each time you open the lid, add 15 minutes to your cook time

11. Remove from smoker and let cool for 15-20 minutes

12. Enjoy

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