smoking brined chicken--add rub?

[loutro]

I'm brining a chicken for the first time.  I'm going to smoke it tomorrow and I'm wondering if I should also put a rub on it, or if people usually just smoke the chicken as is after brining.

Also, if I were to grill chicken, would it make sense to add a rub, or are rubs just used when smoking?

Thanks!

 

[scarbelly]

I use rubs for both smoking and grilling - justs adds another layer of flavor

 

[eman]

The brine is used to keep moisture in the bird and it will add some seasoning if you put it in the brine.

 Dust any bird up w/ rub . If you can get some under the skin ,Do so.

 rub works on any cooking method except boiling.

 

[flash]

I don't brine, but do add rub to chicken for the smoker or grill.