CHICKEN COOKED OVER smoke is a pure expression of the rich, savory flavors that occur when fowl meets fire. This is not individual pieces slathered with thick, brick-red sauce. Instead, this recipe makes a juicy, golden, deeply flavorful whole smoked chicken that’s perfect for a backyard gathering or a simple summer dinner.
Smoked chicken is, of course, nothing new: Humans have been cooking birds over flames and smoke for millennia. There’s a deep tradition of smoked chicken in the barbecue-frenzied state of Texas, and according to ’s barbecue editor, Daniel Vaughn, it’s having a resurgence. In the spring of 2022, he penned a
