Smoke-House Whole Chicken
Rotisserie-style smoked chicken with a sticky bourbon-butter glaze and charred lemon. Ready in under 30 minutes using a pre-smoked bird from the market.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 58g
Ingredients
- 1 bird whole smoked chicken, store-bought (about 3 lbs)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp bourbon or whiskey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 whole lemon, halved
Instructions
- 1
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high until a drop of water sizzles on contact, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Place smoked chicken skin-side down in the hot skillet. Let it sear without moving for 5 minutes until skin is deeply browned.
- 3
Flip the chicken breast-side up. Transfer the skillet to a 425°F oven and roast for 12 minutes until the meat is heated through.
- 4
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low. Whisk in bourbon, brown sugar, and smoked paprika until glossy, about 1 minute.
- 5
Remove chicken from oven. Brush the glaze over the skin and meat. Char lemon halves cut-side down in the empty skillet for 2 minutes.
- 6
Rest chicken 3 minutes. Carve at the table and serve with charred lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast-iron skillet
- small saucepan
- whisk
- pastry brush
- kitchen thermometer (optional)
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