It will, but might I suggest a couple of slices of bacon laid around it? Might help a little, besides whatever comes out the smoker will be your first smoke and that is a really great thing. I like mine whole, but really its hard to mess up a chicken. They say Hot dogs are America's food, I say it chicken. In 60+ years I have only met one person who didn't like chicken, and he was just a < clears throat here> anyway.
Man just kick back drink in the zen of laid back and relaxed....... The chicken will be most excellent!
have fun and enjoy the smoke, remember the magic success word for the day is Patience.