what temperature to do a chicken on a smoker
1 Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees Fahrenheit, and up to 325 degrees if your smoker can do it. 2  Add smoke wood (apple or cherry with a little pecan is great!). 3  Season the chicken, including the body cavity, with your favorite dry rub. 4  Put the chicken in your smoker.here's really not that much to it. 1  Rinse a whole chicken. 2  Trim off excess skin and fat. 3  Soak the chicken in a simple brine for 4 hours. 2 quarts cold water 1/3 cup non-iodized salt 1/4 cup sugar. 4  Preheat your smoker to 275 degrees Fahrenheit, and up to 325 degrees if your smoker can do it.