BBQ Bill's Citrus Smoked Chicken Recipe

This BBQ Bill's Citrus Smoked Chicken recipe is packed with flavor from a citrus marinade and smoked to perfection. The chicken comes out tender, juicy, and with a hint of citrus zest that will impress your guests at your next BBQ or family gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, about 4-5 lbs
• 2 oranges, juiced and zested
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the orange, lemon, and lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
2. Place the whole chicken in a resealable plastic bag or a large bowl and pour the marinade over it, making sure to coat the chicken well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. When ready to cook, preheat your smoker to 250°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
4. Place the chicken on the smoker rack and smoke for about 3-4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5. Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving. Enjoy your delicious citrus smoked chicken!

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