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BBQ Spatchcocked Chicken

BBQ Spatchcocked Chicken

By Traeger Kitchen

You don't need a backbone to pack a punch. This evenly-cooked bird is juicy throughout and mopped with some serious Sweet & Heat sauce. You may never make chicken the same again.

Prep Time

20 Min

Cook Time

45 Min

Pellets

Mesquite

Ingredients

This recipe serves:

2

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Units of Measurement:
main
1 (4-5 lb) whole chicken
1/4 Cup Traeger Chicken Rub
As Needed Olive oil
1/2 Cup Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce
This recipe serves:

2

Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.
Units of Measurement:
main
1 (4-5 lb) whole chicken
1/4 Cup Traeger Chicken Rub
As Needed Olive oil
1/2 Cup Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce

Steps

  • 1

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 375℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

  • 2

    Using a large knife or shears, cut the chicken open along the backbone on both sides, through the ribs, and remove the backbone. Once the bird is open, flip over and press down on the breastbone until you hear a crack to spread the bird flat; this will allow it to roast evenly.

  • 3

    Brush the chicken with the olive oil and season on both sides with the Traeger Chicken Rub.

  • 4

    Insert the probe into the thickest part of the chicken breast. Place the chicken directly on the grill grates, breast-side up. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160℉, 35-40 minutes. When the chicken is almost done cooking, brush with the Traeger Sweet & Heat BBQ Sauce and cook for 2 minutes more, until the glaze is set.

    375 ˚F / 191 ˚C

    160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

    00:42

  • 5

    Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes (the internal temperature will rise to 165°F) before carving. Enjoy!

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