Gas Grill Charcoal Setup Explained | Smoking Whole Chickens on the Napoleon Phantom Prestige 500

In this video, the Napoleon Phantom Prestige 500 RSIB gas grill is taken to another level by adding real charcoal and wood smoke flavor. This is done using a cast iron charcoal tray designed specifically for Napoleon grills, which allows charcoal and wood chunks or pellets to be burned directly inside the firebox. This method gives the convenience of propane while unlocking the rich flavor of charcoal and real smoke. This same approach can be used with many other gas grills. The concept is simple: a charcoal tray or basket holds the charcoal above the gas burner. The burner ignites the charcoal, then gets turned down or off once the coals are lit. Wood chunks or pellets can be added directly on top of the charcoal to create clean smoke. This turns a standard gas grill into a hybrid grill and smoker. In this cook, two whole chickens are seasoned with Maritime Madness Louisiana Cajun dry rub and placed on the rotisserie attachment. The slow rotation ensures even cooking and basting, while the gentle charcoal heat provides steady roasting. Cooking low and slow for about an hour and twenty minutes, the chickens reach an internal temperature of 165°F and come off juicy, tender, and full of smoky flavor. The Napoleon brand charcoal tray is heavy cast iron, holds heat well, and integrates cleanly into the grill. It allows complete control over both propane and charcoal heat, making it easy to switch between grilling styles without needing a second cooker. It is a great option for anyone wanting wood-smoked flavor on a gas grill without giving up convenience. If you have a gas grill and you want to improve flavor, consider using a charcoal tray setup like this. It opens up a whole new world of BBQ possibilities. #NapoleonGrill #NapoleonPhantom #RotisserieChicken #GasGrillCooking #CharcoalGrilling #BackyardBBQ #MaritimeMadness #CanadianBBQ #BBQRecipes #GrillingTips #SmokedChicken #HybridGrill #CharcoalTray #WoodSmoke #GrillLife #NovaScotiaFood #CookingOutdoors #BBQCommunity #RotisserieCooking #GrillSetup