Name: Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe
Cook time: 3 - 4 hours
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Poultry

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Serves:

Cook Time: 3 - 4 hours

Skill:

Ingredients

Main
- 1 1 Fresh or Frozen Whole Chicken (3½ pounds) or 2 Cornish Game Hens (each 1½ pounds)
- 1/2 cup and 2 teaspoons Lemon Pepper (divided)
- 1 quart Cold Water
- Suggested Wood Chips: Mesquite

Instructions

01

Place ½ cup of the lemon pepper in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag or bowl. Do not add salt. Add 1 quart cold water and stir to mix. Rinse chicken and add to brine. Refrigerate for 2 hours or for up to 8 hours.
02

Preheat smoker to 225°F.
03

Remove chicken and pour out brine solution. Sprinkle remaining 2 teaspoons of lemon pepper over the chicken.
04

Place chicken on middle rack of smoker, breast side up, and smoke for 4 hours (do not open the smoker during cooking) or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.