Does using the lower cooking grate add more cook time?

[Mike O.]

I'm going to be making chicken for some friends this weekend, and I need to make four chickens, cut into eight halves. I plan to put four halves on each cooking grate, and I'm not planning on putting any water in the water pan (but the pan will covered with foil and put in place). I hope to cook at about 275-300 until done. Can anyone tell me whether I need to allow any additional time for the chicken on the lower grill? Any hints, suggestions or recommendations??

 

[adam clyde]

without water in the pan, no, it won't take longer. Its conceivable it could take less, but I'd plan on the same time.

I do a bunch of chickens a number of times each year (6 at a time, but I do them whole). They'll turn out great. Just put them skin side up and you won't have to fiddle with them the whole time.

- Adam