NINJA WOODFIRE OUTDOOR GRILL SMOKED WHOLE CHICKEN! Ninja Woodfire Grill Recipes!

[@CookingWithCJ]

To learn more about or purchase the Ninja Woodfire Grill: ninjakitchen.pxf.io/ZdAqqK

[@billmitchell7731]

Where can I find that duck fat spray ??

[@loopev]

@@billmitchell7731 WalMart carries it.

[@PhotoBug28]

Can't wait to smoke a whole chicken when my Ninja Grill comes! Most people recommend tying the legs together before you cook. Supposedly it makes a big difference on how juicy it comes out! It holds in the juices and maybe the skin won't split open as much. Thanks for the great video!

[@lindahubeny4682]

I made this today on my ninja wood fire grill, oh man it was moist and delicious! Thanks CJ for the great recipes!

[@jsanta55]

CJ I just got a ninja XL connect about a month ago . The Ninja folks are great they upgraded being I had just bought the smaller no Bluetooth. I asked sales guy if this was the latest and said yes and then tried to sell me time share. Called and complained they took care of it sent me the latest and greatest. Very happy they came through.. Big difference between the two! Anyway all good! I’ve been watching your videos and I smoked the chicken today. It came out absolutely perfect. Followed your directions almost all the way except they put the chicken on a wired basket. I thought that would give it a better cook, but I should’ve left it on the grill correct.? the bottom was a little soggy. Let me know But I have to tell you otherwise it came out perfect I love your channel. Keep up the good stuff!

[@krisbeaver2901]

So glad I found your channel! I just got the XL Pro Connect, got my first clean pass done on the grill and crisper basket.. tonight we're going easy.. burgers.. then a few days, Pork Butt! Thanks for putting together a great channel with easy to follow instructions! And don't care what the "talks too much" haters say.. you can't teach without talking!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you! Cheers

[@prettyngreen3]

Thank you for the video and tips, CJ. I made my first smoked chicken after filling your video in my woodfire. May have been one of the best things I have made. I will be following and trying new recipes!!! Phenomenal!

[@sharonchambers5721]

Me again we also had ago at cooking a chicken and in less than 45 minutes has a beautifully cooked chicken that's juicy and tender too. Thanks for easy to follow instructions.

[@CookingWithCJ]

You’re welcome!

[@guybowers9094]

I subscribed to your channel after you filled in for the Dawg and I bought an airfrier soon after and have been petty impressed with it. Now you got me wanting the smoker version as the cooks have been looking perty good right along with this one

[@CookingWithCJ]

Appreciate it! Thanks!

[@NettiGaming]

Thank you cj I brought my ninja in the week and I'm looking forward to making this. I have seen a number of videos that say the recipes menu isn't the best so thank you for the timings and the explanation regarding the pellets. Much love from the UK.🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸 I was taught to cover the meat and let it rest for as long as you cook it. And it will be juicy tender and amazing❤

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@williammasterson6682]

Just did some chicken wings in about 25 mins on air fryer function with some smoke, outstanding smoke flavor. Can’t wait to do it again

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@FRANKLOMBARDI-iv5xs]

CJ Frankie L from P.A. can't wait to cook that chicken.....Ordered more Spices from Uncle Steves Spices.I mentioned to Steve that I got in touch with you and watch all your videos..CJ I'm in heaven..Thanks Pal..😊👍

[@CookingWithCJ]

Appreciate it. Thanks!

[@connieefurulee]

I brined my chicken for two days added more pellets at the 30 minute mark. And followed your video. Delicious and very smoky just like I like it. Thanks.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Sounds great!

[@Puffermom]

I quick “smoked” some salmon and chicken wings for dinner and it was delicious.. this will be a very used tool for us!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@deborahrabadi3883]

I made the most delicious chicken corn Tortilla soup with my left over smoked chicken

[@CookingWithCJ]

awesome!

[@mflournoy2971]

I just pulled out a whole chicken and am inspired. Yournz looks tasty. I am still saving up for my smoker but in the meantime I gotta try that duck fat.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Definitely! Good stuff.

[@Cmon_Nah123]

Heck yes!!!!! Thanks for doing this. Was looking forward to the results.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!’

[@karlkrasnowsky3895]

Curious, why the duck fat? In hopes of getting a crispy skin? I would think that's probably why the skin split and had the opposite result? Might be worth a test. Also, may want to check the depth of the tempspike, looks like it wasn't deep enough. At any rate, thanks for the video, my next cook.

[@CiderTalbotToo]

Ha CJ can’t believe that but then the Woodfire is smaller but seems to be a good product for the smaller family and like you say if you haven’t got a back yard to grill this could be your perfect grill

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks brother! Cheers!

[@rowserm]

I just got my grill from Kohl’s. I got 30% off. YEAH ME! I love your channel. Old G subscriber here. Thank you for teaching us. Thank you.

[@bobbicatton]

Chicken so good it’s busting out of its skin! I like your cover up trick👍😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks Bobbi!!

[@ingridr8917]

Your channel is the best! I’m doing the chicken today ❤

[@safecracker5458]

I just got this cooker. I have dozens of smokers and grills. I like how easy this one works but it puts out too much smoke. I get clear invisible smoke on my other cookers and I like the flavor. With this cooker I smoked and air fried some wings and they we too smoky. Chicken skin picks up a lot of smoke. I think that part of it that smokes is cool but i'd wait until the pellet were burned down and putting out just a small whisper of smoke for a fraction of the cook time. The other issue is air fry wants to run chicken wings for way too much time. My wings were done in about 12 minutes. Any longer is way to long. What do you think?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yeah I’m with you. It’s good to let the initial burn go then add the wings.

[@chrisharriman5245]

Was waiting for Chicken...Man I need to get one of these

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yessir!

[@richardberentson8832]

Dam nice video Great information I bet it tastes good with a bottle of wine

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@rpierce3336]

How long does it take to cook that chicken in there, I just need know how long so know when to start

[@jaymjacinto]

Hey I recently tried cooking with this method but the color of it was almost black and had an intense overbearing smoke flavor to it. The rub I used didn't have any sugar so I'm confused why it turned out like that?

[@donniehallaman7685]

I am making this tonight actually just got a new ninja

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@tulipsmoran5197]

At 160*F before removing bird - leave in Woodfire with lid up and airfry for a minute or two...that skin gets crisp.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Great tip, thanks

[@suzandione9062]

Thank you

[@flutterdewfam2045]

that chicken looks awesome.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@user-cu4zf2xh3i]

Hi CJ, can I brine my chicken before I grill, or will it not cook fully if I do this? Thanks for your great helpful videos.😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes you totally can. Just rinse and dry it off before cooking it.

[@martingranderson9879]

Next time you can hit the airfryer function at the same time you do your smoke. For Krispy skin. Gd cook.🎉

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@BT-kc3ee]

Could you use the air fryer function but turn the smoker on for a quicker result?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes you can

[@jaybooth4815]

That yardbird looks insanely delicious CJ! Could you taste the smoke at all? Great video as usual. I’m really impressed with that Ninja wood fire grill. Cheers brother!

[@laytonminnix3200]

Yeah I'm doubting that this smoker is putting out the smoke into the Chicken like a normal Smoker?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes you could. It’s not a beat you over the head smoke flavor, but it’s definitely there. Appreciate ya brother!

[@CookingWithCJ]

It’s less than a normal smoker, but still gets that smoke.

[@tabortooth11]

Just cooked one up!!! Oh dear Lord!!! Yummiest ever!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@morrit33]

I'm going to try and brine my chicken before smoking it... Will let you know how it goes!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

Making my first chicken in the ninja. Thanks for the vids!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Have fun!

[@buckeyebunnyhunter]

@@CookingWithCJ think it turned out great. Good amount of smoke flavor.

[@leegrainger4520]

Bro deff smoked up and out 😂

[@brianharris6467]

First time ever hearing of that spray I’m going to order that or buy it in the store if I can find it thank you

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother

[@cjcornwall2690]

Hey did you test out how to add more pellets during smoking without shutting off machine? Someone left a comment on how to do it

[@CookingWithCJ]

Not yet, I will on the next big protein cook.

[@ch1apet761]

Looks delicious. Maybe switch it to the air fryer towards the end of the cook to crisp up the skin...

[@CookingWithCJ]

Greta idea

[@charlenedickerson-gilbert4618]

That chicken looks absolutely delicious!!💞🔥💯

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@michaelwatkins7391]

You the Man

[@TRIPLEBsBBQ]

Niiiiice one bro. I might have to get me one of these

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks bro!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I think the chicken looks awesome. Cheers, CJ! 👍👍✌️

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks Dwayne! Cheers!

[@ingridr8917]

Unfortunately I can’t buy duck fat spray here and it’s too expensive to buy from Amazon as I’m in Canada. What would be a good substitute?

[@bobv7753]

Hey CJ, thanks for the great chicken prep video! Really enjoying your content. Appreciate your listing what you use also. Quick question you may have answered (I'm still catching up with your videos). Do you ever have to prep the grill plate on the woodfire grill to prevent food sticking? Thanks & keep em coming!!!!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hey thanks! No I don’t do anything to the grill plate.

[@darthhashishius422]

Smoked up and smoked out😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Blaze it!

[@lynnlambert3099]

I have cooked 2 things on my new Ninja Wood Fire Grill. On the smoke cycle they get to black. How do you keep it from getting so dark? Your chicken looked beautiful.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Let the grill go through the IGN process before adding the food. Might help a bit.

[@williamh.miller1956]

Happy little mistakes,, Bob Ross my mam, awesome job bro!!😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!!

[@user-qz7lw9yq8w]

Top video

[@Sentone1000]

this looks good, CJ

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks bro!

[@risasklutteredkitchen1293]

You need to write out the recipe and that way I can see the time and temp without having to scroll through the video. I can also save the recipes this way. I am new to the Woodfire Grill (finally got one for Mother’s Day).) I wanted to make a whole chicken, don’t have tha time today to do it (boo Hoo). I will make one in there at some other point. Anyway, a recipe would be handy!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Here is the link to my E-Cookbook for the Woodfire. There you can find ingredients and step by step instructions. www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/12311

[@robcohn6190]

That looks so good. I ran out of the Robust pellets. They are so good. They are sold out. Can you recommend any other yummy ones?

[@CookingWithCJ]

I usually just roll with what ever competition blend I can find.

[@paulettehasty5334]

what was the total cook time? thank you!

[@CookingWithCJ]

45 min to an hour.

[@TheLisaDeesDelightsShow]

Yes Please! 😋

[@CookingWithCJ]

Appreciate you!

[@Hammer013]

What’s the chicken temp supposed to be?

[@CookingWithCJ]

I cook them to 160f internal, remove the bird and let the carry over take it to 165f

[@dottiemoore9112]

Sho looks dang tasty CJ!😋

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you Miss Dottie!

[@williammasterson6682]

CJ do you think it would be better to go low and slow for a whole chicken on the smoker function?

[@CookingWithCJ]

I usually cook my birds hot and fast, but give it a go. Let me know how it goes.

[@gdog4216]

So 350° but for how much time more or less?

[@CookingWithCJ]

30-45 min

[@BlackdogDeaf]

Hey, I have big question. I have battery generator (less used generator gas). My question is, how many watts that wood fire running for 8 hours or less?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Sorry I honestly don’t know. Might be a question for Ninja.

[@loopev]

Wanted to know about the black "prep" tray that you have the chicken laying on to season it?? Thanks

[@CookingWithCJ]

I got it from Amazon. I think I looked up bbq prep tray

[@loopev]

@@CookingWithCJ Thanks

[@MrJose1225]

How long to cook the chicken?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Just under an hour

[@platniumtongue]

What if I just did some leg quarters, what time should I smoke for ?

[@CookingWithCJ]

You should be able to do it within an hour. Just keep an eye on the internal temps and pulled it at 160-165F.

[@uhuru81lamarr]

I cook do mines at 200 for hr or lil more then hit it to 325 untill done

[@CookingWithCJ]

Cool

[@ajvalencia5867]

Do u let the bird cook the whole 4 hours. Or do u take it out sooner cause at the end it that it still said 3 hours and 30mins to go

[@CookingWithCJ]

I take it out sooner. I cook until 160F internal in the thickest part of the breast. I just leave the default timing on there out of ease. But always cook to internal temps.

[@gordblanc]

If I don’t have duck fat spray on hand what else would you recommend to use?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Any oil will work fine.

[@gregorystevens2912]

Bro I would love to see your spin on jerk chicken on the ninja Woodfire grill

[@CookingWithCJ]

I’ll add it to the list

[@brianharris6467]

Fire

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!

[@slyfox720]

How long total did u smoke the chicken?

[@CookingWithCJ]

45-60 min about

[@jsanta55]

Yep, 45 to 60 minutes per hour to 165 perfect, crisp delicious

[@karenhadden4980]

How was the smoky flavor?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Pretty good, bird picked it up.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

Damn that looks delicious, btw you have some much of Ninja shit that you have to consider to come out dressed in kimono and off course with black belt.....dooh, cheers V!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Hell of an idea! Cheers! Thank you!!

[@peteb5pa]

What knife is that CJ? Loved the video!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks! It’s the shadow black series Pitmaster Knife.

[@deborahrabadi3883]

How many lbs was the chicken? Approx how long did u smoke it for? I saw timer was set at 4 hrs

[@CookingWithCJ]

It was just under 4 pounds. The timer defaults to 4 hours. I don’t really cook to time because it can vary for everyone. I cook to 160f internal in the thickest part of the breast. Then pull it and let it rest to 165f. That said, I think it was 45 min or so.

[@edwinaburnett7555]

Did you preheat the smoker first

[@CookingWithCJ]

No I think I just put the chicken in through the ignition process.

[@TeamFish15]

CJ my brother! What kind of gloves are you using??

[@CookingWithCJ]

Just black nitrile gloves. Food save.

[@winston493]

Any reason you didn't spatchcock the chicken? Thanks!

[@CookingWithCJ]

I usually do. But a lot of people want to see if they can fit the whole chicken. That’s the only reason.

[@winston493]

@@CookingWithCJ Makes sense, and thanks! Love your channel.

[@Smile4MyAC130]

Every pellet smoker product is goingnto say only ise their pellets cuz they want that 💰 but all pellets are the same.

[@tlwayman]

Pellets are definitely not all the same but they are interchangeable.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yep yep. Any food safe pellets work just fine.

[@jacka1227]

Nice. Did you have to add more pellets?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Not this time. The one time through was enough

[@barb678]

Did u cook the bird for 4hrs total

[@CookingWithCJ]

No, that is just the default timing on the cooker. I cooked the bird until it hit 160F internal. I believe it was less than an hour to get there.

[@swaggod226]

Killer backyard. Are you a cook by trade.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks brother. Nah all self taught. Just me and moms growing up, so I had to learn very early. Appreciate ya watching

[@rhymeoftheancients]

Chicken bok bok 🍽 😋

[@CookingWithCJ]

Lol!

[@LongsQuest]

Hey CJ !!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Skip!!

[@sharonvannucchi7257]

I owned Traiger, which I paid "A LOT" of money for. It never grilled like a BBQ, plus I had to add smoke flavoring to get that smokey flavor. Also, the fire element went out annually. Either I purchased a lemon, or Tragers are over-rated. Will I be this disappointed in your product, and what kind of guarantee can you provide?

[@CookingWithCJ]

Never can provide an guarantees. It’s a good machine that I think provides good smoke flavor. And you can do a lot with it.

[@xentrik1]

Any issues with the other brand pellets?

[@CookingWithCJ]

No, been using other pellets, as long as they’re food safe you should be good.

[@xentrik1]

@@CookingWithCJ awesome thank you. I just bought it tonight!

[@ado-yz9rb]

how about covering the breast loosely with foil in the beginning then take off to brown up halfway through it ???

[@CookingWithCJ]

Maybe. There’s a lot of heat in there though. I think spatchcock will be the best option.

[@brianandrews6552]

Happy accidents breaking out all over

[@CookingWithCJ]

amzn.to/3qHIVxv

[@karenhadden4980]

Geez! How much working height do you have in that thing?!

[@devilwoman150]

there are 2 Canadian ladies that did a 25lb turkey they had to cut it in 1/2 but it looked amazing and I think they said it took about 2 hours instead of having to cook it way early in the morning

[@CookingWithCJ]

Yes Maddie and Kiki! They’re awesome!

[@CookingWithCJ]

There’s a fair amount. Enough that I didn’t have to spatchcock the bird.

[@Darth_Vulva]

You would get better results if you put a lemon or two inside the chicken! Just saying.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Wouldn’t hurt to try.

[@Darth_Vulva]

@@CookingWithCJ give it a go see what you think !

[@chargriller6547]

Spray Duck Fat…….The Bactine of Chicken Split Skin.

[@CookingWithCJ]

😂I like it! Too funny

[@jjack9485]

Why not slice chicken

[@CookingWithCJ]

Not sure what you mean? Like spatchcock it? Cause I carved it up after it was cooked.

[@patriciagamblin5928]

😊😊😊

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thanks!

[@Gillespie5150]

Your rapid heavy editing gets me dizzy

[@leroymontano9080]

Hey CJ ,HELL YEAH MA BOI ,IM DOING IT TONIGHT IN THE COLD 20 DEGREES WEATHER ,HELLO from utah. CJ LETS GET SOME big shrimps going ,i have 15 pounds ,im going to try in big deep cast iron , smoked gumbo ,just an idea ,awsome videos CJ.

[@CookingWithCJ]

Right on! Thanks!

[@georgedolman444]

That looks incredible

[@CookingWithCJ]

Thank you!

[@lindahubeny4682]

I made this today on my ninja wood fire grill, oh man it was moist and delicious! Thanks CJ for the great recipes!

[@CookingWithCJ]

Awesome!