Smoked Chicken Meal Prep (Easy BBQ Chicken for the Week)
Smoked Chicken Meal Prep (Easy BBQ Chicken for the Week)
This smoked chicken meal prep recipe is one of the easiest ways to turn a couple of whole chickens into juicy, flavorful BBQ you can use all week. When you’ve got time, fire up the smoker. When you don’t, dinner is already done.
This method is perfect for tacos, enchiladas, casseroles, soups, salads, or quick weeknight meals — all without reheating dry, bland chicken.
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Why Smoked Chicken Works So Well for Meal Prep
Meal prep chicken shouldn’t feel like a chore. Smoking whole chickens low and slow gives you naturally juicy meat with real BBQ flavor that actually reheats well.
Cook once, portion it out, and you’ve got smoked chicken ready whenever life gets busy.
Dry the chicken thoroughly before adding oil and rub. Even if you’re pulling the skin later, this step helps the meat cook cleaner and hold moisture.
Ingredients
- Whole chickens
- Olive oil
- Quartered onions
- Butter pats
- BBQ rub
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Balanced, versatile flavor that works for tacos, casseroles, soups, and quick weeknight meals.
How to Smoke Chicken for Meal Prep
1. Prep the Chicken
Pat the chicken completely dry. Lightly coat with olive oil, then season generously on all sides, including inside the cavity and joints.
2. Stuff & Butter
Season quartered onions with olive oil and rub, then stuff them into the cavity. Top the chicken with butter pats to keep everything moist during the cook.
3. Smoke Low & Slow
Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Place chickens in foil pans to catch juices and prevent drying.
Smoke for about 2–3 hours, then bump the pit to 275°F to finish. Pull the chicken at around 162°F internal temperature.
4. Rest, Slice & Debone
Remove the chickens, tent loosely with foil, and let them cool slightly before slicing and deboning.
Allow chicken to cool completely before shredding or chopping. Portion into vacuum-sealed bags and freeze flat for quick reheating.
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