Ingredients

• 1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons BBQ Dry Rub seasoning blend
• 1 tablespoon chipotle pepper powder
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
• Sweet and Smoky BBQ sauce, recipe follows
• 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (original recipe)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider
• 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper powder
• 2 tablespoons honey

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Instructions

1. Preheat outdoor smoker to approximately 225 degrees F.
2. Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry.
3. Combine oil, BBQ rub, chipotle powder and lemon pepper in a small bowl. Use a brush to coat the entire chicken in the mixture.
4. Place chicken in the smoker and smoke until internal temperature of chicken reaches 180 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 3 hours.
5. Brush with BBQ just before serving, if desired.
6. In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a simmer for flavors to combine.