Description
Campfire Roast Chicken is a delicious way to cook a whole chicken outdoors, infusing it with smoky flavors. This recipe is perfect for camping trips or backyard cookouts, delivering juicy and flavorful meat with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon cut into quarters
- 4 garlic cloves smashed
- 1 small onion quartered
- fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry the whole chicken.
- Mix Spices: In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and thyme.
- Season Chicken: Rub olive oil all over the chicken and coat with the spice mixture.
- Stuff the Chicken: Fill the cavity with lemon quarters, garlic cloves, onion, and rosemary sprigs if desired.
- Wrap in Foil: Wrap the chicken tightly in heavy-duty foil, ensuring a good seal.
- Cook Over Fire: Place the foil-wrapped chicken on hot coals or a grill away from direct flames. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, turning occasionally.
- Check Doneness: Chicken is done at 165°F internal temperature and clear juices. Rest for 10 minutes before carving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Add vegetables like carrots or potatoes for a complete meal.
- Exercise caution with flare-ups and use heat-resistant gloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Campfire Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
