Hickory Smoked Chicken

Ingredients

• Onion powder - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Hickory wood chips - 2 cups
• Whole chicken - 1 (about 4 pounds)

Instructions

1. Preheat your smoker to 250°F and add the hickory wood chips.
2. Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Rub the chicken all over with the olive oil.
4. In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
5. Place the chicken in the smoker and cook for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.