• Preheat your pellet smoker to 250˚ and allow to heat for 15 minutes with the lid closed.

Chicken Breasts

• Prepare chicken breasts by drizzling with olive oil and seasoning all sides with your favorite chicken rub. Place the chicken breasts directly on the grill grates and cook with the lid closed for 90 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through the cooking process.

  Remove the chicken from the grill once it has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F. Allow the chicken breasts to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Chicken Thighs

• Prepare the chicken thighs by generously seasoning with favorite mesquite flavored bbq rub. Place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grates and cook with the lid closed for 2 hours. Flip the chicken halfway through the cooking process.

  Remove the chicken thighs from the smoker when they have reached an internal temperature of 185˚F.

Whole Chicken

• Prepare the chicken by generously seasoning with desired rub. Apply the rub to the outside and underneath the skin. Tie the legs together and tuck the wings behind the back. Lightly drizzle the outside of the chicken with olive oil.

  Place the whole chicken directly on the grill grates and cook with the lid closed for 3 hours or 45 minutes per pound.

  Once the chicken breast has reached an internal temperature of 165˚F you can remove the chicken to a large cutting board. Cover the chicken with foil and allow to rest for 20-30 minutes before cutting.