The Grilled Chicken Challenge
By Traeger Kitchen
Don’t let the simplicity of one of our most famous recipes fool you. This bad bird packs a powerful, flavorful punch. Simply coat a whole chicken with Traeger’s Chicken Rub and cook for just over an hour. That’s all you’ll need to do for chicken perfection.
Prep Time
5 Min
Cook Time
1 Hr
10 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Ingredients
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This recipe serves:
4
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.Units of Measurement:
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| 1 | (4 lb) whole chicken |
| To Taste | Traeger Chicken Rub |
This recipe serves:
4
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.Units of Measurement:
main
| 1 | (4 lb) whole chicken |
| To Taste | Traeger Chicken Rub |
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How to Cook Whole Chicken | Traeger Staples
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
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels (remove and discard giblets, if any). Lightly season the entire chicken, including the cavity, with Traeger Chicken Rub.
3
Insert the probe into the thickest part of the breast. Place the chicken directly on the grill grates, breast-side up. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160℉, about 70 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
160 ˚F / 71 ˚C
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4
Remove the chicken from grill and let rest until internal temperature reaches 165℉, 15-20 minutes. Carve the chicken, then serve. Enjoy!
Tips From the Pros: How to Smoke a Whole Chicken
Follow this step-by-step guide for smoking whole chicken with tips on buying, prepping, brines, injections, rubs, smoking woods, and a time and temp guide.
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