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Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Whole Chicken on a cutting board.

Ninja Woodfire Grill Whole Smoky Chicken

Chef Jenn
Move over rotisserie chicken, there's a new bird in town! This Ninja Woodfire Grill Whole Smoky Chicken is easy to make and has flavor in every bite!
4.69 from 57 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 277 kcal

Equipment

  • ninja woodfire grill pellets

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken 3-4 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons Montreal Chicken Seasoning or your favorite chicken rub

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your Ninja woodfire outdoor grill to Grill setting and high heat, add pellets to the hopper and press the woodfire button to add smoke. Set it for 35-40 minutes.
  • Spatchcock the chicken, then sprinkle both sides with the Montreal chicken seasoning.
  • Grill the chicken skin-side down for 5-6 minutes to sear it, then flip it over.
  • Turn the heat down to low and continue to cook the chicken, cut side down, for 15-20 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken so it is skin-side down and cook until it reaches 160-F then pull the chicken off to rest.
  • Carve and serve!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Don't have Montreal seasoning? Substitute it with your favorite poultry seasoning blend.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to the correct temperature. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, but also check the breast.
  • Resting the chicken before carving allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a juicier bird.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sixthCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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