Whole Chicken on a Small Kamado Grill

In just 60 minutes, you can have tender and delicious chicken on your portable kamado grill with this recipe from Char-Griller ambassador, James Llorens. Grilling a whole chicken is a delightful experience, especially when you use a versatile and efficient grill like the AKORN® Jr. Kamado. This compact grill packs a punch when it comes to flavor and simplicity. In this article, we'll guide you through a straightforward and delicious whole chicken recipe that will leave your taste buds singing and your guests asking for seconds.

A cooked whole chicken rests on a round white plate with the legs pointed towards the viewer. The chicken is golden brown and covered in spices. A blue AKORN Jr. sits in the background

What You Will Need

For this recipe, you will need the below items:

  • Char-Griller AKORN® Jr. Grill
  • Lump Charcoal. In this recipe, James used Kamado Joe's Big Block XL Lump Charcoal
  • Olive oil
  • Your favorite seasonings. For this recipe, James used these seasonings: Chili Lime Seasoning, a SazĂłn blend and Certified Creole BBQ Houston Salt n' Pepper Blend
I wanted to show how simple and easy it is to make a whole chicken on the little but mighty AKORN Jr.
A blue AKORN Jr. grill sitting on grass in front of a bag of Kamado Joe Big Block XL Lump charcoalA seasoned whole chicken sits on the cooking grate of an open AKORN Jr. kamado grillLit lump charcoal flames in the base of an open AKORN Jr. kamado grill

About AKORN Jr. Portable Kamado Grill

Experience the benefits of kamado-cooking and the delicious flavor of charcoal grilling on-the-go with the Char-Griller AKORN Jr. Kamado Charcoal Grill. With optimal fuel efficiency and ultimate cooking versatility for high heat searing or low temperature smoking, this barbecue grill will serve up delicious food for years to come. Additionally, this grill comes standard with a grill grate lifter, steel side shelves, cast iron cooking grates and a removable stainless steel warming rack.
Explore the AKORN Jr. Portable Kamado Grills to get a quality grill at an affordable price.
Grilling a whole chicken on your AKORN Jr. Kamado Grill is a simple and rewarding experience. With just a handful of ingredients and some easy steps, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken that will impress your family and guests. Whether it's a weekend barbecue or a special occasion, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your grilling repertoire. So fire up your grill, savor the flavor, and enjoy your deliciously grilled whole chicken!

AKORN Jr. Yard Bird

Serves:
4
Cook Time:
30 - 60 min
Method:
Grilled
Food:
Poultry

Ingredients

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The seasoning combo along with smokey charcoal smoke brings big time flavor to a whole yard bird. Follow the recipe below to enjoy it with your family and friends. 

Instructions

  1. 01

    Fire up the Char-Griller AKORN® Jr. with lump charcoal to 400°. Use the Smokin' Stone insert to help offset the fire.

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  3. 02

    Lather the whole chicken with olive oil for the binder and season it with Char-Griller Chili Lime Rub, Certified Creole BBQ SazĂłn blend, and Certified Creole BBQ Houston Salt n' Pepper Blend.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 Whole chicken, 5 to 6 pounds
    • Olive oil
    • Char-Griller Chili Lime Rub, to taste
    • Certified Creole BBQ Houston Salt n’ Pepper Blend, to taste
    • Certified Creole BBQ SazĂłn Seasoning Blend, to taste
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  6. 03

    Place the seasoned chicken into the AKORN Jr. and cook until the breast section reaches internal temperature 165°F.

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  8. 04

    Remove, rest, slice, and enjoy.

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