c. Drain the wood chips and add them to the smoker.
Smoke the chicken:
a. Place the chicken pieces on the smoker grates, skin-side up. Close the lid and smoke for 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when measured with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the meat without touching the bone.
b. Check the smoker occasionally to ensure it maintains the proper temperature and add more wood chips or charcoal as needed.
Apply BBQ sauce and finish:
a. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken pieces with your favorite BBQ sauce.
b. Once the chicken has reached the desired internal temperature, remove it from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve the smoked BBQ chicken with additional BBQ sauce on the side and enjoy!
