2 spatchcocked chickens - what sort of timeframe am I looking at?

[hawtsauc3]

It's finally supposed to be 60 in MN on Sunday, so I picked up 2 whole birds to try to make for my first time. I'm just curious what sort of time frame i'm looking at for these birds. I'm hoping they're something I could get done in 4 hours or less, but any input is appreciated.

I plan on cooking them on a WSM at around 260 if that helps

 

[Winterrider]

Should have some ideas here for you. Good Luck!

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[oldsmokerdude]

Spatchcocked whole chickens you should be able to do in a couple hours. Certainly less than the 4 hours you have allotted. I would actually smoke them a bit hotter, 275 or so. Should be done 2 to 2.5 hours. Your mileage may vary of course.

 

[sandyut]

YUM - love spatchcocked chickens! they go pretty fast since they are all flat. time is temp dependent. I like to run mine 230 ish to get more smoke time. if you want crispy skin hot would be better.

 

[hawtsauc3]

Spatchcocked whole chickens you should be able to do in a couple hours. Certainly less than the 4 hours you have allotted. I would actually smoke them a bit hotter, 275 or so. Should be done 2 to 2.5 hours. Your mileage may vary of course.

I'll maybe try them hotter. my WSM has tended to settle around 250 and 260 so I just haven't fought it on those temps, i'm like if that's where you wanna run then alrighty lol

 

[phatbac]

run 260 for about 2 hours and then through in 375 degree oven for 15 minutes for the skin. you should be fine. I like 165 breast and 170 thigh temps. 165 is FDA guideline for safe chicken. YMMV!

Happy Smoking,
phatbac (Aaron)

 

[Chasdev]

400 for around one hour.
Cook breast until 160 and legs/thighs to close to 200 and then rest for 10 minutes.
I like to separate the legs/thighs from the breast and cook them solo for 10 minutes then place the breast.
Chicken is best when cook HOT.

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[Fueling Around]

I love spatchcocked. Only way I cook whole bird anymore.
Wife loves crisp skin. I cook in indirect kettle at mid 300's.
If you want crisp skin and cook/smoke at a lower temp, then follow phatbac suggestion to finish off in a hot oven.
Don't overcook. Learned that the hard way. That's why I use higher temps.

Backbone gets simmered out with saved bones for fabulous homemade stock.

 

[Jabiru]

For me 1 to 1.5 hours @ 375f. They cook quick.

 

[Fishonshawn]

I like to cook my chicken whether spatchcock or beer butt at like 350. I throw a smoke tube in there for the extra smoke when cooking at high temps. Birds cook fast and always have a perfect crispy skin and plenty of smoke flavor.