First whole bird on the grill

[JCAP]

Usually I just throw pieces over direct heat but I decided to try the whole chicken over indirect heat in my Weber kettle. A simple salt and pepper seasoning that probably could have been used more liberally.

It turned out pretty awesome, loved the color and the dark meat was perfect. The white meat was just ever so slightly over temp which I blame on my older thermapro. Regardless it still had a juicy profile and was even better when hit with some Cholula green pepper sauce.

Room for improvement for sure but we still enjoyed it. Thinking either a brine and/or some wood chips over the coals next time.

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[6GRILLZNTN]

Looks mighty tasty from here. Nice looking bird!

 

[smokerjim]

looks like one happy bird

 

[JCAP]

Thanks!

 

[chilerelleno]

JCAP
Good looking grilled Yardbird ya have there,nice cook.

looks like one happy bird

Happy Bird... Bwahahaha!
I've always thought it funny that we portray the critters as being happy about being eaten, or eating their own.

 

[smokerjim]

JCAP
Good looking grilled Yardbird ya have there,nice cook.


Happy Bird... Bwahahaha!
I've always thought it funny that we portray the critters as being happy about being eaten, or eating their own.

but aren't they, got to watch we don't give the tree huggers any ammo!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Great looking bird. Add a few wood chunks next time. Hard to beat smoked yard bird