Smoky herb chicken

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
Hickory or fruitwood chips
1½ teaspoon Oregano, dried
1 tablespoon Rosemary, dried
1 tablespoon Tarragon, dried
1 tablespoon Salt
1½ teaspoon Onion powder
1½ teaspoon Garlic powder
1½ teaspoon Paprika
6 Chicken quarters
½ cup Olive oil
6 Sprigs fresh sage

Directions

Soak: wood chips in water in at least 30 minutes. Combine: next 8 ingredients; set dried herb mixture aside. Brush: chicken with oil: rub with dried herb mixture, coating all sides. Place chicken in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch jellyroll pan. Broil: 6 inches from heat with electric oven door partially open 10 minutes on a side. Prepare: charcoal fire in smoker: let burn 15 to 20 minutes. Drain: chips, and place on coals. Place water pan in smoker: add sage and water to pan to depth of fill line. Place: chicken on food racks: cover with smoker lid.

Cook: 2½ hours or until thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 180 F.

Yield: 6 servings Source: Southern Living, 5/95 Shared by: Joyce M.

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From: Joyce Monschein Date: 05-27-95 (159) Fido: Cooking

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