Brined smoked chicken and chicken fat potatoes

Steps

1. 1Brine the chicken

   Prepare a brine and submerge the whole chicken. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

   Brining ensures the meat stays juicy during grilling.

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2. 2Season the chicken

   Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Rub the spice blend all over the chicken.

   Patting dry helps the skin crisp up on the grill.

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3. 3Grill the chicken1h 30m

   Place the chicken on a grill rack over indirect heat. Grill until the skin is deeply browned and the internal temperature reaches safe levels.

   Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.

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4. 4Rest the chicken10 min

   Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest.

   Resting allows the juices to redistribute.

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5. 5Roast the potatoes

   While the chicken grills, roast the potatoes until golden and tender.

   You can roast them in the oven or on a separate part of the grill.

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6. 6Finish potatoes in drippings

   Transfer the roasted potatoes to a pan with the chicken drippings and toss until well coated. Add chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.

   The chicken fat gives the potatoes incredible flavor.

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7. 7Carve and serve

   Carve the rested chicken and serve alongside the chicken fat potatoes.

   Spoon extra pan drippings over the chicken for a richer finish.

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