Cajun Smoked Chicken
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
Instructions
  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
Recipe by Pastured Kitchen at https://www.pasturedkitchen.com/recipes/cajun-smoked-chicken/