1 whole trussed roasting chicken
1/4 c. olive oil
1/8 c. lemon thyme
1/8 c. crushed garlic
1/4 c. lemon juice
Zest of two lemons
3 to 4 rosemary sprigs with branch attached
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Remove wishbone and truss chicken. Rub inside and outside with the next five ingredients, reserving zest of one lemon. Marinate for 1 hour.
Place hickory wood, rosemary and remaining zest in smoker's wood box. Smoke-cook at 225F for 3 hours.
Split chicken down breast bone, cut out back bone and serve.
Yield: 1 chicken (2 servings)
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