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Whole chickens

Horn Dog
Horn Dog Posts: 14
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum

I am planning on cooking 4 or 5 whole chickens. I have a large BGE and a raised grid. I plan on putting 2 chickens cut and laid flat on the bottom grid and 2 or 3 on a holder standing up on the top grid. Question: Will cooking time differ? I usually cook mine at 350 for 1 hour. Has anyone tried that?[p]Thanks for your help,
Horn Dog
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  • Chef Amy
    Chef Amy Posts: 19
    Horn Dog,
    Haven't tried it, but have an opinion on the matter....[p]The BGE is fundamentally a wood fired oven. If you overpack an oven, you need to lengthen the cook time. Also think of the cook time on a stuffed versus non-stuffed bird - you always add time when you have it stuffed. Suggest that you go up to 1-1/2 hours, checking the temp at the hour mark and the 1-1/4 mark.

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  • Mike in MN
    Mike in MN Posts: 546
    Horn Dog,
    I recently did 2 chickens (spatchcocked) and at 350, it took 1 1/4 hours. With that much meat, I agree, you will have to add some time to the cook.[p]Mike in MN
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  • Horn Dog
    Horn Dog Posts: 14
    Mike in MN,[p]Thanks for the suggestions....[p]Horn Dog

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