Cherry Wood Smoked Whole Chickens

Ingredients

• •2 whole Whole chickens
• •1 cup Teriyaki sauce
• •2 tbsp Coarse kosher salt
• •1 tbsp Black pepper
• •1 tbsp Garlic powder
• •4 chunks Cherry wood chunks
• •1 cup Quinoa
• •1 bunch Asparagus
• •2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse chickens and pat dry. Season generously inside and out with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Set up smoker or grill for indirect heat at 275°F. Add cherry wood chunks.

3. 3

   Place chickens breast-side up on the grill grates, away from direct heat.

4. 4

   Baste with teriyaki sauce every 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Smoke until internal temperature at the thigh reaches 165°F, about 2 hours.

6. 6

   While chickens rest, grill asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   Cook quinoa according to package directions for a side salad.

8. 8

   Carve chickens and serve with grilled asparagus and quinoa salad.